Senior Financial Analyst, Compensation & Benefits

Requisition Number: 76404

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​ 

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Senior Finance Analyst, C&B will be responsible for managing all aspects of Compensation & Benefit costs, at the corporate level, including monthly close processes, reconciliation, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, with a high-level of focus on accuracy and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly C&B closing processes, validate financial results, and reconcile account balances
• Prepare monthly actual/forecast presentations to be reviewed with Ops Controller and Director, Corporate FP&A
• Consistently provide financial analysis on cost drivers and other ad-hoc analysis, as required
• Assist in the development, tracking, and reporting of annual Corporate & Business performance metrics aligned with variable compensation programs including preparing presentations, analyzing performance metrics, modeling scenarios, and offering valuable insight to Senior Management
• Manage the preparation and publication of corporate budget guidelines for Finance function
• Partner with ACR, Compensation, and Benefits teams to provide analytics and insight for Senior Management
• Collaborate with business partners to develop an annual budget and long-range plan aligned with our strategic initiatives and objectives
• Participate in a team providing key finance analysis for Senior Management
• Drive finance continuous process improvement

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Firm understanding of US GAAP
• Strong computer skills; expert-level proficiency in Excel, proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, process-oriented, and organized
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to take ownership of new tasks/problems and solve them with precision and thoughtfulness
• Must possess a quantitative approach to analyzing data and solving problems
• Strong ability to develop rapport and trust and to maintain business relationships
• Ability to present in front of senior and executive leadership

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced understanding of P&L, Cash Flows and Balance sheet and related drivers
• Understanding of corporate systems – Longview, PeopleSoft and / or SAP
• Strong sense of integrity
• Ability to work in a matrix environment as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with global Finance team, corporate counterparts and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $79,709.00 - $109,600.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.