Senior Financial Planning Analyst- Manufacturing

Senior Financial Planning Analyst- Manufacturing

Location : US-NY-Rochester, US US-VA-Lynchburg, US

Company : Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom 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 :

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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