Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - Global

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alcon is seeking a Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to support its Finance, Accounting, & Audit function. The role is responsible for short- and long-term financial planning and analysis of business operations and is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The Director analyzes internal financial information and external economic conditions, assesses currency movements and their effects on financial results, and models the potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities. The role collaborates across functions to provide financial insights and advice that support decision-making, profitability, and growth. It also supports Investor Relations finance topics, leads standardization of global reporting and financial analysis processes, and helps enhance global planning and forecasting systems and tools. The role provides leadership and guidance to direct reports, supporting their professional growth and team performance. Alcon describes its culture as inclusive, collaborative, and diverse, and offers a benefits package that includes health, life, retirement, and flexible time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; stated equivalencies include high school plus 18 years, an associate degree plus 14 years, an M.S. plus 7 years, or a Ph.D. plus 6 years.
Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating 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 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.

Responsibilities

Analyze internal financial information, including profit and loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, and rates of return; generate insights and early signals for senior management.
Lead preparation of executive presentations summarizing financial planning cycle results, 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, currency trends, and currency mix; validate forecasts and assess 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 topics, including guidance, constant-currency evaluation, and earnings-call information and analysis.
Lead standardization of global reports and establish guidelines for financial analysis and processes.
Lead or participate as a key contributor in initiatives to enhance Alcon’s global financial planning and forecasting systems, defining requirements and capabilities based on external FP&A trends and Alcon’s 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.