Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Bausch + Lomb; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Greenville, SC seeks a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to partner with plant and distribution operations and to deliver critical GL and costing insights. You will support budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, and capital expenditure oversight to enable strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in finance/cost accounting within manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems and AI/BI analytics to improve reporting accuracy and drive

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years in finance/cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP systems (SAP/PeopleSoft/ERPLX) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience with AI tools and BI software.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting.
• Maintain standard cost structures for labor, overhead and materials.
• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts and valuation.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls documentation and testing.
• Perform month‑end close, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial, operational and KPI reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate audits and drive cost reduction initiatives across functions.

Skills

Finance

Cost accounting

SOX compliance

Excel

ERP systems

AI tools

BI tools

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

ERPLX

Job description

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 Planning Analyst will serve as a key financial partner supporting both plant and 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 costing, fixed asset management, inventory reconciliation, and a solid understanding of SOX compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, management, and tracking of the department operating budget and forecasts; collaborate with operational leaders to align financial plans with business objectives.
• 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.
• Ensure SOX compliance through documentation, maintenance, and testing of internal financial controls related to reporting, inventory, procurement, and capital expenditures.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, detailed financial variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and audit readiness.
• Manage capital expenditure processes, including budget tracking, forecasting, and actual spend reporting; support project stakeholders with financial oversight.
• Complete and deliver financial, operational, and KPI reports to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparing schedules and fulfilling audit requests.
• Leverage AI tools and automation capabilities to enhance reporting, streamline recurring analyses, improve data accuracy, and identify opportunities for broader process improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify and drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies across supply chain and distribution functions.
• Support special projects and ad‑hoc analyses in response to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in Finance, cost accounting highly preferred, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems such as ERPLX, Peoplesoft or SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage work independently.
• Experience using AI tools and other business intelligence tools.

This position may be available in the following location(s): Greenville, SC

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.

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