Lead Finance Business Partner

CET Business Controller

The CET Lead Business Controller provides financial leadership and decision support to the LD & HD businesses. This role partners closely with LD & HD leadership to drive strong financial performance through disciplined planning, forecasting, analysis, and governance. The Business Controller plays a critical role in evaluating business performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring sound financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnership & Financial Leadership
• Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
• Governance, Controls & Compliance
• Process Improvement & Digital Enablement
• Collaboration & Leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including business finance, controlling, or FP&A roles
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
• Proven ability to partner with and influence business leaders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream, PeopleSoft, Blackline, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, or CMA
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven business
• Experience with capital investment analysis, ROI / IRR modeling, and business case development
• Familiarity with Power BI or other financial analytics tools

Travel: Minimal travel (<5%)

The range for this position is $158,902.00 - $218,490.00 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.