Finance Analyst
US$79,500 – US$109,500 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Finance Sr. Analyst, OPEX FP&A”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$79,500 – US$109,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAccounting, Business, Economics, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Requisition Number: 77172
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
Global Finance Function serves as a strategic business partner, delivering data-driven insights and actionable recommendations grounded in advanced analytics and strong financial controls. The team ensures enterprise-wide financial expertise while driving accurate, efficient, and compliant transaction processing.
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Financial Analyst to support global management of COC’s OPEX spend. This role plays a critical part in financial close, planning, and performance insights, partnering closely with business leaders to ensure disciplined cost management, accurate forecasting and strong financial governance. This individual will be part of a dynamic, supportive, and progressive team that drives cross-functional reporting, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with Corning Incorporated policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- OPEX financial management – track, analyze and report global OPEX spend across functional areas. Deliver monthly variance analysis and actionable insights versus budget and forecast. Identify trends, risks and opportunities to optimize spending.
- Month-end close & accounting support – coordinate and execute month-end activities related to OPEX. Prepare and post journal entries with strong attention to accuracy and controls. Perform monthly account reconciliations, including preparation, review, and analytical validation of balances.