Manager, Business Planning & Analysis - Cataract

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed. 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 supporting Alcon’s US Surgical function, you will serve as a trusted finance business partner across the Cataract & Glaucoma businesses. You will play a critical role in driving financial performance through insightful analytics, robust planning, and strong operational execution. This role provides end-to-end exposure across planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, S&OP and other finance stakeholders at our Fort Worth, TX site. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, to evaluate business opportunities and performance drivers

• Support forward-looking insights and scenario analysis to guide business direction

• Lead sales unit forecast reconciliation with S&OP and proactively highlight long term write-offs risk

• Support and coordinate key planning cycles including Target, OQR/Latest Outlook (LO), and Strategic Plan (Strat Plan)

• Forecast and report on key drivers of sales performance (B-3)

• Proactively monitor business performance against targets

• Analyze drivers of variances (price-volume-mix analysis) and identify risks and opportunities

• Own & coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities with operations & FRA

• Support reporting decks (New Product Launch review, MFR and OQR decks)

• Lead ad hoc analyses and reporting requests

• Owns internal controls and drives improvement in control design and execution to ensure robust and compliant processes

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

• 5 years of experience in FP&A, BPA, or commercial/supply chain finance.

• Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of Accounting and P&L management.

• Advanced proficiency in SAP, BI tools, Excel, Power point and financial modelling

• Proven ability to translate data into insights and business actions.

• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

• Strong communication and executive presence.

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contribution is valued.

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

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