Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other assigned deliverables during the monthly close process.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Research department expense variances and provide clear explanations of financial results to Finance, Operations, and leadership teams.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial outlook processes by preparing analysis, validating assumptions, and coordinating inputs with functional leaders.
• Support physical inventory, cycle count, inventory reconciliation, and year-end inventory audit activities.
• Provide accounting, reporting, and ERP support to functional departments and global manufacturing sites.
• Support internal and external audit requests, compliance activities, and required documentation.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking, capitalization support, and related reporting as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, strengthen controls, enhance data integrity, and streamline finance processes.
• Provide additional support to the Finance team as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or manufacturing finance preferred.

Skills

• Proficient with networked PC-based computer systems, including Microsoft Office, advanced Excel spreadsheets, email, Oracle, and other ERP/reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes, explain variances, and develop actionable recommendations.
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail, accuracy, ownership, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities and short deadlines.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience improving reporting, processes, controls, and financial visibility.

Working Conditions

Full time onsite; Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting.

Physical Requirements

Some light lifting of boxed files may be required.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!


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