Financial Analyst

Coherent Corp.

. Develop understanding of financial close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSaxonburg • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,400 - $95,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, with a strong background in manufacturing accounting and cost management. Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

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Financial Close ProcessesCost AccountingERP Systems (Advanced Oracle, Hyperion)Financial Planning & AnalysisBudgeting and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisInventory ManagementProfit and Loss StatementsCash ReconciliationsOperational ReviewsForecastingBudget Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelERP SystemsHyperionAdvanced Oracle

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing AccountingFinancial AnalysisEHS ProceduresCorporate EHS StandardsIntercompany Activity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop understanding of financial close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Process financial transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations for monthly closings
Review and validate monthly financial information from domestic and international business units
Complete account roll-forwards and corporate business-information requests
Ensure required reserves are appropriately supported
Assist with internal-controls attestation over financial reporting and accounting
Oversee accounting treatment of fixed assets, intercompany activity, and cash reconciliations
Support capital projects and presentations with operations and project managers
Partner with tax and the Controller on transfer pricing strategies
Provide timely financial reporting and analysis of key metrics
Review department expenses and headcount activity
Analyze forecast and budget variances
Explain inventory movements, gross margin, and WIP aging value
Analyze gross margin, costing practices, and performance-improvement initiatives
Assist with monthly operational reviews covering productivity, yields, and work-in-progress
Assist the Controller with the 5 Year Plan, budget, and forecasts
Prepare budget and forecast schedules for management
Support Business Group activities and ad hoc requests
Support the IR Optics & Materials Division and Optical Solutions Business Unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Minimum 3–5 years of experience
Manufacturing accounting background, ideally in a vertically integrated manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems, specifically Advanced Oracle and Hyperion
MS Excel experience
Partnering with Shared Services and other functions outside of the accounting team
Cost accounting and inventory management experience
Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of profit and loss statements, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Must be able to travel domestically and globally as required
Must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Must meet applicable physical requirements
CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
Two years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth opportunities
Hybrid work schedule
Equal opportunity employment
Disability accommodations