Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Greenville, SC is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst who partners with plant and distribution operations to deliver costing and budgeting support. The role covers general ledger, fixed asset management, inventory reconciliation, and SOX controls to inform operations and strategic decisions.

You will lead month‑end closes, capital expenditure forecasting, and KPI reporting while leveraging AI tools to automate analyses and drive cost reductions across supply chain and

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.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and aligned financial plans with operations.
• Prepare standard cost structures for labor, overhead, and materials.
• Oversee inventory accounting including reconciliations and cycle counts.
• Ensure SOX compliance through documentation and control testing.
• Perform month-end close, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Manage capital expenditure budgeting, forecasting, and spend reporting.
• Deliver financial, operational, and KPI reports to stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to requests.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance reporting and automate analyses.
• Identify cost reductions across supply chain and distribution.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Education

BS in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERPLX

PeopleSoft

SAP

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.

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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