Finance Sr. Analyst, COC FP&A

Corning Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support global OPEX management and reporting. You will partner with business leaders to ensure disciplined cost control, accurate forecasting, and strong governance across functions.

Responsibilities include month-end close, budgeting, headcount analysis, and capex oversight for operating unit 1066, with opportunities to apply AI-driven tools to improve efficiency and transparency in financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience collaborating across functions to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, systems, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Digital and data-driven approach to finance.

Responsibilities

• OPEX financial management – track, analyze and report global OPEX spend across functional areas.
• Month-end close & accounting support – coordinate and execute month-end activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Planning, budgeting and forecasting – support annual budget and monthly forecast processes and develop data-driven forecasts.
• Headcount and Cost Management – monitor labor trends and costs, provide insights for workforce planning.
• Capital spend oversight – track and report capex for operating unit 1066 and align investments with objectives.
• Business Partnering – lead monthly reviews with stakeholders and communicate performance and drivers.
• Ad Hoc Analysis and Special Projects – respond to requests and drive process improvements.
• Digital and AI Enablement – leverage AI tools to enhance financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Communication and presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

SAP

Khalix/Longview

Power BI

Power Query

Databricks

Microsoft Office

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Global Finance Function serves as a strategic business partner, delivering data-driven insights and actionable recommendations grounded in advanced analytics and strong financial controls. The team ensures enterprise-wide financial expertise while driving accurate, efficient, and compliant transaction processing.

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Financial Analyst to support global management of COC’s OPEX spend. This role plays a critical part in financial close, planning, and performance insights, partnering closely with business leaders to ensure disciplined cost management, accurate forecasting and strong financial governance. This individual will be part of a dynamic, supportive, and progressive team that drives cross-functional reporting, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with Corning Incorporated policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• OPEX financial management – track, analyze and report global OPEX spend across functional areas. Deliver monthly variance analysis and actionable insights versus budget and forecast. Identify trends, risks and opportunities to optimize spending.
• Month-end close & accounting support – coordinate and execute month-end activities related to OPEX. Prepare and post journal entries with strong attention to accuracy and controls. Perform monthly account reconciliations, including preparation, review, and analytical validation of balances.
• Planning, budgeting and forecasting – support annual budget and monthly forecast processes for OPEX. Maintain and enhance financial models to reflect business dynamics. Partner with stakeholders to develop realistic, data-driven forecasts.
• Headcount and Cost Management – monitor and analyze headcount trends and labor related costs. Provide insights into workforce planning and alignment to financial targets.
• Capital spend oversight – track and report capital expenditures monthly for operating unit 1066. Perform detailed analysis of capital spend versus plan and forecast. Partner with business teams to ensure alignment of capital investments with financial objectives.
• Business Partnering – serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional stakeholders. Lead monthly reviews of OPEX spending with business partners, providing clarity of actuals, variances and forecast updates. Communicate monthly performance, forecast and key cost drivers.
• Ad Hoc Analysis and Special Projects – respond to ad hoc financial analysis requests and leadership inquiries. Support analysis related to key spending areas like travel, samples and relocation/expat expenses. Lead or support continuous improvement and process simplification initiatives.
• Digital and AI Enablement – embrace and leverage digital tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance financial analysis and reporting. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency across OPEX management and reporting.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience collaborating across functions to solve complex business problems.
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting, including systems, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify key drivers and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality service and accuracy.
• Innovative, digital, and data-driven approach to finance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively in one‑on‑one, cross‑functional, and executive settings.
• Proficiency in core finance and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, SAP, Khalix/Longview, Power BI, Power Query, and Databricks.

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] .