As
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)supporting Alcon's Finance, Accounting, & Audit function, you will be responsible for short and long-term financial planning and/or financial analysis of business operations.
This position is located in
Fort Worth, Texas.IN THIS ROLE, A TYPICAL DAY IN THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE:- Analysis of internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.). Scope of analysis includes generating insights and early signals for senior management.
- Lead the process of preparing executive presentations updating the results of each financial planning cycle, including key drivers, risks and opportunities.
- Analysis of external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g. inflation, interest rates, etc.)
- Analysis of impact of movement of exchange rates (currency trends, currency mix, etc), including validating the forecasts and its implications on Alcon's financial results.
- Financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities.
- Responsible for collaborating with various functions within the organization to support decision-making, providing financial insights and advice on market conditions, competitors, and alternative business scenarios, and setting performance metrics to drive profitability and growth.
- Provide support for Investor Relations finance-related topics like guidance, constant currency evaluation and earnings call information and analysis.
- Lead efforts on standardization of global reports and establishing guidelines for financial analysis and processes.
- Lead and / or key participant on initiatives for enhancing Alcon's global financial planning and forecasting systems. Key aspects include establishing requirements and capabilities considering both the latest external FP&A trends and Alcon specific requirements.
- Implementation and integration on continuous basis of new tools and technologies into FP&A team's regular processes.
- Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, fostering professional growth and driving team performance.
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, P&L management, and key financial metrics.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders to drive business decisions and strategy.
- Knowledge of market trends, economic factors, and foreign exchange impacts.
- Quality, Accuracy and credibility in execution of all business plans, strategic plans, budgets, forecasts etc.
- Quality and appropriateness of written and verbal communications.
- Experience with financial planning tools such as SAP, OneStream, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Proven leadership experience in a global, matrixed organization.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or related finance certification preferred
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:- Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
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