Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - Global

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) supports Alcon's Finance, Accounting, & Audit function and is responsible for short- and long-term financial planning and analysis of business operations. The position is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The role generates insights and early signals for senior management by analyzing internal financial information and external economic conditions, and leads executive updates on financial planning cycles. It also provides financial insights and advice to support organizational decision-making, profitability, and growth. The Director supports Investor Relations on finance-related topics, leads the standardization of global reports and financial-analysis processes, and leads or participates in initiatives to enhance global planning and forecasting systems. The position also advances the ongoing use of new tools and technologies in FP&A processes and provides leadership and guidance to direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; stated equivalencies include high school plus 18 years, associate degree plus 14 years, master's degree plus 7 years, or Ph.D. plus 6 years.
Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
10 years of relevant experience.
6 years of demonstrated leadership.

Nice To Haves

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 executing business plans, strategic plans, budgets, and forecasts.
Quality and appropriateness in 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.

Responsibilities

Analyze internal financial information, including profit and loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, and rates of return, generating insights and early signals for senior management.
Lead preparation of executive presentations on financial planning cycle results, including key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Analyze external economic conditions, such as inflation and interest rates, and their impact on business operations.
Analyze exchange-rate movements, including currency trends and mix, and validate forecasts and their implications for Alcon's financial results.
Develop financial models to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities.
Collaborate with organizational functions to support decision-making by providing financial insights and advice on market conditions, competitors, and alternative business scenarios, and by setting performance metrics to drive profitability and growth.
Support Investor Relations finance-related topics, including guidance, constant-currency evaluation, and earnings-call information and analysis.
Lead efforts to standardize global reports and establish guidelines for financial analysis and processes.
Lead or serve as a key participant in initiatives to enhance global financial planning and forecasting systems, establishing requirements and capabilities based on external FP&A trends and Alcon-specific needs.
Continuously implement and integrate new tools and technologies into the FP&A team's regular processes.
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, fostering professional growth and driving team performance.