Manager, Business Planning & Analysis - Cataract

alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package including health and retirement.

Flexible time off.

Job summary

Alcon is looking for a BPA Manager in Fort Worth, TX to drive financial performance through analytics and operational execution. The successful candidate will act as a finance business partner supporting the Cataract & Glaucoma businesses, working closely with Sales and Marketing to evaluate performance and opportunities.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years in finance. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and advanced skills in SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A or BPA.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and reporting.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner providing financial insights.
• Support planning cycles, forecasts, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities.

Skills

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Excel

Job description

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:

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• 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

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Reporting

• 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

Closing & Compliance

• 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

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• 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

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• 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!"
• High-Impact Role: Directly influence key commercial decisions across a priority franchise
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and S&OP
• Career Growth: Build capabilities in end-to-end commercial finance and business partnership
• Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives, and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.