Finance Manager, Manufacturing & Costing Insights

Date: May 12, 2026 Location: US-FL-Tampa, US Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. Summary : The Finance Manager supports financial operations for the Tampa manufacturing site, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate reporting, actionable insights, and strong financial controls. This role plays a key part in the monthly close, planning, and forecasting processes, while supporting cost accounting, capital projects, and site compliance activities. The position serves as a finance liaison to operations, helping translate financial results into meaningful business insights and supporting continuous improvement across the site. Responsibilities : Financial Close & Reporting Support and help coordinate the monthly close process, including review of journal entries and financial results. Analyze P&L and Balance Sheet for accuracy and key variances. Ensure completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reports and schedules. Perform ad hoc analysis to support close and business needs. Planning, Forecasting & Costing Support the annual budget process and periodic forecasts/outlooks. Assist in establishing and reviewing product cost standards in collaboration with site leadership. Partner with operations to ensure cost assumptions are reasonable and aligned with production realities. Contribute to budget presentations and ongoing financial outlook discussions. Operations & Business Partnership Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to understand key drivers (labor, yield, material costs) Provide variance analysis and insights to support operational decision-making. Support strategic initiatives and site projects with financial analysis and guidance. Capital & Continuous Improvement (CIP) Support tracking and financial evaluation of capital and cost improvement projects. Help ensure financial assumptions are accurate and savings are appropriately reflected in forecasts and budgets. Assist in monitoring project progress and financial impact. Asset Management & Controls Support asset management processes, including timely capitalization and project closeouts. Help maintain accurate financial records related to site assets and capital spend. Compliance & Audit Support site compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. Assist with internal and external audit activities, including documentation and data requests. Participate in system access reviews and ensure adherence to company policies. Business Intelligence & Digital Enablement Utilize Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) to develop dashboards and enhance financial reporting visibility. Leverage Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) to streamline analysis, automate reporting, and improve productivity. Support data accuracy and consistency across financial and operational reporting. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency within Finance. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making. Qualifications & Experience: Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Experience 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience demonstrating leadership through project ownership, cross-functional influence, or team coordination preferred. Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and financial planning processes. Technical Skills: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar). Familiarity with inventory management systems (e.g., erpLX or similar). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, modeling, data manipulation). Experience with Power BI or other BI tools for reporting and visualization. Experience using or willingness to adopt Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights. Key Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and controls. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Tampa, FL All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms. 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