Finance Analyst I - Contract

100% Onsite-local candidates are preferred.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Assists the controller by helping with the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes. Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger.
Executes and supports business unit compliance with internal and external controls, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures.
Ensures that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
Provides ongoing Finance expertise and decision support to the plant management to enable the achievement of plant goals and objectives.
Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for plant controller and staff.
Assists the controller in the development and maintenance of planning budgeting systems, preparation of financial and management reports, procedures, and presentation of findings.
Conducts audit programs (e.g. inventory cycle counts) and leads efforts to implement corrective actions that resolve issues identified in audits/assessments to ensure plant financial compliance.
Monitors daily operations of the business unit and actively assists to resolve issues, escalating as appropriate.
Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances.
Supports the function and business unit to drive process improvement.
Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required.
Sources, selects, and develops talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
5-10 years of relevant experience

Required Skills:
Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel)
Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
Good analytical skills, presentation skills and problem- solving capability

Desired Skills:
Working experience with SAP
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with North American finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization
Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast- changing environment
Strong communication skills (oral and written)