Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Bausch + Lomb; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst in Rochester, NY. This role supports distribution operations by providing financial insights and analysis, overseeing budget processes, managing inventory accounting, and ensuring SOX compliance. Join a leading global eye health company dedicated to enhancing vision for millions worldwide.

Benefits

401(k) plan and company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen and inventory management experience.
• Experience with SOX compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of the department operating budget.
• Drive forecasting process including updates and variance analysis.
• Monitor inbound and outbound freight costs for cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

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Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a key financial partner supporting distribution operations. This role provides comprehensive general ledger (GL) and costing support, collaborating closely with the Finance Manager and Director of Finance to deliver critical insights that inform both operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, expertise in inventory and freight cost management, and a solid understanding of SOX compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, management, and tracking of the department operating budget; collaborate with operational leaders to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Drive the forecasting process, including regular updates, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting; ensure forecasting accuracy and accountability.
• Analyze financial data to support the annual budgeting process and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain standard cost structures for labor, overhead, and materials; ensure costs reflect current business operations.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including reconciliations, cycle counts, reserve assessments, and inventory valuation accuracy.
• Monitor and evaluate inbound and outbound freight costs; ensure accurate accounting and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure SOX compliance through documentation, maintenance, and testing of internal financial controls related to reporting, inventory, procurement, and capital expenditures.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify and drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies across supply chain and distribution functions.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and detailed financial variance analysis.
• Manage capital expenditure processes, including budget tracking, forecasting, and actual spend reporting; support project stakeholders with financial oversight.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on high-risk areas such as inventory, freight accruals, and capital assets.
• Track production volumes versus plan and forecast; provide variance insights to operational teams.
• Compile and analyze documentation to support GL account balances; ensuring financial accuracy and audit readiness.
• Develop and deliver financial, operational, and KPI reports to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparing schedules and fulfilling audit requests.
• Document and streamline financial processes in alignment with best practices, internal control standards and audit readiness requirements.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests (CERs) and purchase requisitions for policy and budget compliance.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses in response to evolving business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 or more years of experience in cost accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems such as Peoplesoft or SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage work independently.
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting and inventory management.
  
  

This role will be based in Rochester, NY, with occasional travel required to other company locations as business needs dictate.

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 $90,000.00 and $110,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered 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.

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To learn more please read Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement .

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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