Business Analyst, Solar Modules

Corning • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $64,348 - $88,479

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Business Analyst to support the financial integrity and operational performance of its Solar Modules plant. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow forecasting, and efficient execution of Order-to-Cash processes. It maintains internal controls and supports compliance with GAAP, statutory, and SOX requirements, as well as month-end closing, account reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting. Working with commercial, finance, and operational teams, the Business Analyst provides financial analysis to support decision-making, cost management, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field.
• 0–3 years of professional experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SAP.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external contacts.
• Effective problem-solving skills in unclear situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, sensitivity to deadlines, and commitment to completing work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while keeping the supervisor adequately informed.
• High standards of personal and professional excellence.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a process-oriented, organized approach.
• Initiative, a can-do attitude, and urgency around critical deadlines.
• Team orientation, including valuing collaboration, appreciating differences in people and cultures, and leveraging relationships to meet shared commitments and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Cost modeling experience.
• Inventory control and management experience.
• Manufacturing or Six Sigma background.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Ambition and desire for professional growth.
• Ability to work and communicate with individuals at all levels to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Order-to-Cash closing processes and activities, working with CSS on the OTC workstream.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on sales agreements and rebate plans.
• Provide requested documents to internal control for audits and support internal and external audits.
• Support monthly cash forecasting and preparation of the annual budget and five-year plan.
• Conduct peer reviews and cross-training with Finance team members.
• Maintain and update plant internal control documentation, including RCMs, narratives, significant spreadsheets, key report control forms, segregation of duties, annual waivers, and system access reviews.
• Perform month-end financial statement close duties, including journal entries and variance analysis.
• Prepare, review, and maintain monthly account reconciliations, including inventory reconciliations.
• Manage project costing and asset management transactions within the plant.
• Assist the Plant Controller and Assistant Plant Controller with annual plant budgeting and forecasts.
• Support plant management in understanding plant spending.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis in support of plant operations.
• Perform other functions and projects supporting plant and company operations.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company matching contributions to the 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level