Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 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.