Financial Analyst I

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch & Lomb GmbH in the United States is seeking a Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis.

The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely insights, develop planning processes, and improve financial visibility across the business.

Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with 2+ years in FP&A and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual operating plan, forecast, and long-range planning processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment across planning cycles.
• Assist in developing financial models and analyses to support forecasting accuracy and business insights.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and business partners.
• Analyze actual results versus budget/forecast, identify variances, and explain performance drivers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Cross-functional work

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP/Planning software

Job description

Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A

is a key member of the finance organization, supporting core financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis.

This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights that support decision-making. The analyst will contribute to the development of planning processes, reporting enhancements, and analytical frameworks to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate insights effectively to a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual operating plan, forecast, and long-range planning processes, including periodic updates and analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment across planning cycles
• Assist in developing financial models and analyses to support forecasting accuracy and business insights

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and business partners
• Analyze actual results versus budget/forecast, identify key variances, and provide clear explanations of performance drivers
• Support consolidation of financial results and contribute to management reporting materials

Month-End Close & Expense Management

• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Own and maintain monthly cost trackers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with financial reporting
• Coordinate with Accounting and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Business Partnership

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and other business functions to support financial planning and analysis activities
• Provide analytical support to business partners to help drive informed decision-making

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning, reporting, and data management processes
• Support system enhancements, reporting automation, and process standardization initiatives
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed

Education and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.

Skills required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful insights
• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to different audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships
• Experience with financial planning or enterprise reporting systems preferred
• Experience in large, complex, or highly regulated environments is a plus

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Bridgewater, NJ

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $60,000.00 and $75,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salaryoffered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.