Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. The **Financial Analyst** will be instrumental in supporting the Controller and Finance Managers by providing comprehensive accounting support to the St. Louis and O’Fallon Manufacturing Plants. Key responsibilities include executing monthly closing activities, preparing account reconciliations, assisting in budget and forecast preparation, calculating costs for new item, and contributing to capital project management and asset tracking efforts. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Support Budget and Forecast Development** : Contribute to the creation and refinement of budgets and financial forecasts. + **Financial Performance Analysis** : Analyze financial results to assess current performance and project future outcomes. + **Month-End Reporting** : Assist in preparing detailed analysis of month-end financial results for presentation to Senior Management. + **Journal Entry Preparation** : Prepare and record accurate journal entries. + **Account Reconciliations** : Perform reconciliations for key accounts, such as inventory and unvouchered accounts. + **General Ledger Review** : Examine general ledger accounts for accuracy and reasonableness, and resolve any discrepancies. + **Capital Project Tracking** : Collaborate with capital project managers to monitor and report on project expenditures. + **Cost Calculation** : Calculate costs for new items and assist in establishing annual standard costs. + **Inventory Management** : Assist in planning and conducting the annual physical inventory for the St. Louis and O’Fallon locations. + **Special Projects** : Provide support on various special projects as required by management. **Required Education** : + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. **Required Experience** : + At least two years of relevant work experience or internships in a related field. **Preferred Experience:** + Prior experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting. **Required Skills/Qualifications** : + Strong analytical proficiency with the ability to distill complex business issues into clear cause-and-effect relationships. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both formal and informal. + Demonstrated accountability for delivering accurate information and upholding the highest ethical standards. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. **Preferred Skills:** + Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, ERPLx, or similar platforms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms. To learn more please read Bausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://hcm2preview.sapsf.eu/bauschhealT4/Bausch\_job\_posting\_statement.docx) . Our Benefit Programs: https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/ 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.