This role is part of Alcon's Finance, Accounting, & Audit function, a team that advances Alcon's financial strategy and ensures fiscal responsibility as we transform the eye care industry.
The Director, Business Planning & Analysis (Management Path), you will serve as the finance lead and strategic business partner to the US Surgical Cataract leadership team, supporting a multi-billion-dollar portfolio through financial planning, performance management, investment prioritization, and business decision support. A typical day looks like:
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the US Surgical Cataract Commercial Leadership Team
- Monitoring medium to long-term business trends/outlooks, gathering competitive intelligence to contribute to strategic business planning discussions with leadership
- Lead Annual Target, Strategic Plan, and Quarterly Business Review processes for the Surgical business and drive forecasting accuracy through robust sales, pricing, and volume assumptions
- Lead profitability assessments across products, customer segments, and commercial programs
- Provide financial leadership for new product launches, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. Identifying growth opportunities, business model innovation, and facilitating cross-business unit initiatives
- Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to support pricing strategy, demand forecasting, and launch investment planning
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, reporting standards, and planning processes.
- Partner with FRA and Operations teams to maintain strong financial controls and transparency.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team across the US and Mexico COE organization.
- Drive continuous improvement, simplification, and capability building across BPA processes and tools
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON: - Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 10 Years of Relevant Experience
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
- Relocation Assistance: Yes
Preferred Qualifications: - CPA or CMA with Strong financial background including commercial experience
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills
- Ability to influence key stakeholders with different interests/disciplines and see big picture
- Ability to manage complexity and simplify/standardize outcomes
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
- Ideal role for someone aspiring to be a future manufacturing plant controller.
- Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
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