Lead Finance Business Partner

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 158,902 - 218,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

Health and well-being benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a CET Lead Business Controller in City of Corning, NY. This role offers financial leadership and decision support to LD & HD businesses, partnering with leadership to enhance performance through strategic planning and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of finance experience, expertise in US GAAP, and proficiency in financial modeling tools. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to LD & HD business leadership.
• Provide financial insight, challenge, and support for operational performance.
• Analyze actual results versus plan and identify key drivers.

Skills

Financial leadership

Decision support

Forecasting

Analysis

Governance

Financial modeling

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

OneStream

PeopleSoft

Blackline

Job description

Requisition Number: 75015

Role Summary

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

• Serve as the primary finance partner to LD & HD business leadership.
• Provide financial insight, challenge, and decision support related to operational performance, commercial activity, and strategic initiatives.
• Support evaluation of pricing actions, cost initiatives, margin improvement opportunities, and profitability drivers.
• Lead and support annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans for the LD & HD businesses.
• Analyze actual results versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and presentations for LD, HD and Finance leadership.
• Develop financial models, scenarios, and sensitivities to support business cases, investments, and strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal financial controls, and Corning policies.
• Review and approve financial assumptions, estimates, and results within areas of responsibility.
• Partner with Corporate Finance and shared services teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance activities as required.
• Identify and lead process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within CET Finance.
• Champion the use of digital tools and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision support.
• Collaborate with Finance Transformation and IT teams to implement improvements.
• Work cross‑functionally with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate FP&A teams.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to analysts supporting CET Finance activities.

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

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].