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Senior Financial Planning Analyst, R&D Finance, is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support to the Global Research & Development organization. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to drive financial discipline, transparency, and insight across operating expenses, project spend, and long-range planning. The position plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting the advancement of the company's innovation pipeline.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Forecasting- Partner with R&D leadership to develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Forecast and track departmental and project-level expenditures, identifying risks, opportunities, and variance drivers.
- Provide scenario modeling and financial analyses to support strategic R&D investment decisions.
Financial Analysis & Reporting- Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting, including monthly variance analyses against plan and forecast.
- Produce analytical support for accounting, including monthly fluctuation explanations and audit-ready documentation.
- Develop dashboards and management reporting to enhance visibility into R&D spending and performance.
Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration- Serve as a trusted finance partner to R&D leaders, providing guidance on financial implications of project and resource decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
- Support purchase order and requisition approval processes in accordance with company policies.
Close, Controls & Process Improvement- Coordinate and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on quarterly and annual audit inquiries and SOX reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial planning tools, reporting, and processes supporting R&D.
Ad Hoc & Strategic Support- Support special projects and ad hoc financial modeling and analysis as needed by R&D and Finance leadership.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience; FP&A or R&D finance experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and forecasts.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, experience with Hyperion or similar planning tools a plus.
Key Competencies- Strategic thinking and financial acumen
- Strong business partnership mindset
- Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
- Continuous improvement orientation
This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Bridgewater, NJ
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $90,000.00 and $120,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.
U.S.-based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.
Our Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb
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.
