Finance Analyst II, Distribution

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How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

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Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Distribution Financial Analyst II will be a key role to support the Distribution Controller for COC. The Financial Analyst II role is central to managing the complexities of the distribution space for COC, and contributing directly to our profitability. Our distribution customers represent significant revenue and margin, and serve as critical strategic partners spanning all COC business units and end markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate month end closing activities for the COC division pertaining to rebates and ship/debits, along with any other distributor promotional activities. Manage accounting entries and related internal controls.
• Assist to lead a sustainable process for ship/debit deductions from an execution, tracking and forecasting standpoint.
• Manage and create a process to validate and audit ship/debits and a successful way to mitigate discrepancies.
• Support rebate tracking and analysis and process rebate payments and other promotional credits.
• Gain understanding of the distribution process from quote to order to ship and debit to maximize process efficiencies and minimize financial loss.
• Drive Division finance process improvement.
• Embrace Digital and AI-related solutions.
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Take an active role in a Finance-related KSI’s to support goals and objectives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or similar
• Experience working on cross functional teams to solve complex business problems.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting, including systems, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, paired with a curious mindset to explore underlying drivers and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• High-Energy with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities across customers, projects, and stakeholders while maintaining a high level of service and accuracy.
• Innovative mindset — a digital- and data-focused finance leader who drives continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements, and adoption of new tools to strengthen close, reporting, and controls.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, effective in one-on-one, cross-functional, and executive settings.
• Proficiency with core finance and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, SAP, Khalix/Longview, PBI, Power Query, Databricks.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Performance Excellence experience (Six Sigma, lean processes).
• Experience with Distribution customers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $67,342.00 - $92,595.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .