Senior Financial Planning Analyst - R&D

Bausch + Lomb•US-NJ-Bridgewater, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Planning Analyst, R&D Finance, is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support to the Global Research & Development organization. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to drive financial discipline, transparency, and insight across operating expenses, project spend, and long-range planning. The position plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting the advancement of the company’s innovation pipeline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience; FP&A or R&D finance experience strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and forecasts.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

experience with Hyperion or similar planning tools a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with R&D leadership to develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Forecast and track departmental and project-level expenditures, identifying risks, opportunities, and variance drivers.
Provide scenario modeling and financial analyses to support strategic R&D investment decisions.
Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting, including monthly variance analyses against plan and forecast.
Produce analytical support for accounting, including monthly fluctuation explanations and audit-ready documentation.
Develop dashboards and management reporting to enhance visibility into R&D spending and performance.
Serve as a trusted finance partner to R&D leaders, providing guidance on financial implications of project and resource decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
Support purchase order and requisition approval processes in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines.
Liaise with internal and external auditors on quarterly and annual audit inquiries and SOX reviews.
Drive continuous improvement of financial planning tools, reporting, and processes supporting R&D.
Support special projects and ad hoc financial modeling and analysis as needed by R&D and Finance leadership.