Finance Manager, FP&A — Vision Care Growth & Insights

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, seeks a Finance Manager to lead forecasting, planning, and performance management for the US Vision Care Contact Lenses business. This role partners with Commercial, Marketing, Operations and Finance to deliver insights and drive growth.

The position emphasizes automation, standardized financial processes, and robust reporting. You will influence senior leaders with clear dashboards and strategic recommendations to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• 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 English

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting, annual planning cycle/target, and long-range planning processes for the US Vision Care Contact Lenses business.
• P&L ownership - Proactively monitor business performance vs. target; analyzing source of variances, timely identifying and recommending corrective measures and funding.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance leadership to provide financial guidance and support key business decisions.
• Analyze business performance, revenue trends, market dynamics, pricing, product mix, and profitability drivers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business growth and profitability.
• Monitor actual results against forecasts and budgets, proactively identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including financial reporting, analysis, and management presentations.
• Create executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate financial performance and business outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, reporting enhancements, and standardization of financial processes.
• Partner with commercial teams to evaluate product launches, pricing strategies, customer programs, and market opportunities.
• Support business case development and financial evaluation of growth initiatives and strategic investments.
• Ensure financial compliance, data integrity, and adherence to corporate policies and internal controls.
• Serve as a trusted finance business partner, influencing stakeholders and fostering a culture of accountability and performance management.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP experience

Job description

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, seeks a Finance Manager to lead forecasting, planning, and performance management for the US Vision Care Contact Lenses business. This role partners with Commercial, Marketing, Operations and Finance to deliver insights and drive growth.

The position emphasizes automation, standardized financial processes, and robust reporting. You will influence senior leaders with clear dashboards and strategic recommendations to improve profitability.