BPA Manager, R&D COEs

Location: Mexico City (Hybrid)

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a BPA Manager R&D COEs supporting the R&D Finance Team, will provide analytical support, intelligently challenges status quo and simplify/standardize outcomes. The role is responsible for monthly variance analysis accompanying concise commentary, delivery of accurate Monthly business review/ presentations, and assessment of risks and opportunities. During planning cycles, the role will consult with global line functions and franchises as appropriate, as well as collaborating with local business partners to ensure proper allocation of resources, Opex and CapEx expenses.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Lead month end process for COE functions under scope, demonstrating business understanding, curiosity, and conveying explanations and actions in an effective manner
• Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, Strat Plan and performance management processes
• Act as Finance liaison with COEs key functional leads, as well as partnering with Clinical EUMDR team group to manage CRO spend; including review and approval of new contract.
• Financial lead on CapEx process for EUMDR
• Ensure adequate accounting, reporting and controlling systems are in place to reach adequate levels of forecast accuracy, to be able to timely identify and inform of potential risks and opportunities and to ensure delivery of productivity targets
• Disciplined use of financial systems (ASPIRE, APMR, SAP, etc.) to manage and perform analytical analysis of financial results
• Ownership and accountability of data integrity
• Identify, prioritize, and lead process improvements to drive value creation
• Support Director of Finance on special projects and ad-hoc analysis, etc.

• BS degree (5+ years of experience); MS degree (2+ years of experience) on finance or related
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in financial systems SAP and BI, with ability to identify and retrieve cost information at a granular level.
• Prior finance operational experience with practical knowledge of relevant processes and shared service experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization, exhibiting leadership qualities
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Ability to critically review and improve initiative metrics
• Problem solving mindset, with a strong passion for driving a simplification agenda
• Ability to work in a very demanding and resource constraint environment
• Proven track record for achievement, results-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal English skills, along with quantitative, interpersonal, and analytical skills

• Opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company.
• Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team
• Individual career development plan and possible career growth within a newly created account
• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world
• Attractive benefits & compensation package
• Flexible hours and remote work possibilities (min 3 days per week office-based)

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