Business Unit Senior Finance Business Analyst

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Finance Business Analyst to support the BUs with financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement for a division exceeding $5B in revenue.

You will partner with finance, business, and IT teams to deliver accurate, decision-ready information, automate reporting, and drive a digital-first finance organization. This role emphasizes data visibility and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Business analyst mindset with experience gathering requirements and process improvement.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, automation tools, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis across BU revenue, OpEx, cost performance, price pressure, product line P&L, and integrated margin.
• Translate business questions into analyses, reporting solutions, and decision-support tools.
• Manage Power BI reporting and develop dashboards, visuals, and self-service reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and key metrics.
• Analyze processes to identify improvements and standardize reporting.

Skills

Power BI

Power Query

Databricks

Automation tools

KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Longview

PeopleSoft

Job description

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 Business Analyst is a key role supporting the COC Business Units in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement across a division generating over $5B in revenue.

This role partners closely with finance, business, and cross-functional teams to support the delivery of accurate, consistent, and decision-ready financial information. In addition to core financial planning and reporting responsibilities, the Senior Finance Business Analyst will help enhance the business unit’s reporting and analytics capabilities by supporting automation, improving standardization, and developing digital reporting solutions. This role will also contribute to advancing a more digital-first finance organization by identifying opportunities to streamline manual processes, improve data visibility, and provide actionable insights that support better business decisions.

The Senior Finance Business Analyst is an important contributor to the evolution of the BU finance organization, helping to build scalable processes, strengthen reporting tools, and enable finance to operate as a more insight-driven business partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with finance and manufacturing leadership to provide financial analysis and business insights across the BU’s, including Revenue, OpEx, cost performance, price pressure, product line P&L, and integrated margin
• Act as a finance business partner by translating business questions into analyses, reporting solutions, and decision-support tools
• Manage existing Power BI reporting and develop new dashboards, visualizations, and self-service reporting solutions to improve daily access to financial and operational information
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements, identify key metrics, and ensure analytics align with business priorities
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities, standardize reporting, and enhance efficiency and scalability
• Develop and maintain consistent reporting definitions, data logic, and documentation to improve transparency and usability across teams
• Support month-end close and financial planning processes, including Forecast, Green Book, and Black Book
• Serve as a key contributor on special projects and cross-functional initiatives involving manufacturing plants, division finance teams, commercial teams, and IT/data partners
• Support business case development, scenario modeling, and ad hoc analysis for strategic decisions and growth initiatives
• Help identify data quality issues, reporting inconsistencies, and system/process gaps, and work with relevant teams to resolve them
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging traditional methods, implementing innovative approaches, and leveraging digital tools to automate and streamline non-standard processes

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Business analyst mindset with experience gathering requirements, identifying process gaps, and recommending solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, automation tools, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with SAP, Longview, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems.
• Preferred experience with data validation, master data, reporting governance, and process documentation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, improve processes, and adapt in fast-paced environments.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across business partners, finance teams, and customers at all organizational levels.
• Ability to understand and work effectively with diverse people and cultures.
• Experience managing work, measuring results, and incorporating feedback loops into workstreams.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions, validating inputs, and improving existing processes.
• High-energy, self-directed professional able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].