FPA Manager, Manufacturing

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. 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 FPA Manager, Manufacturing, you will prepare inputs for executive-level materials; participate in updates with Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO) leadership and global finance teams, provide MTO Global Finance team and MTO leadership adequate information and guidance for decision making support, prepare detailed budgeting, short term rolling forecasting, and long range planning cycle, and develop and maintain various financial information systems considering such things as manufacturing reporting, capital spending, inventory, ad hoc reporting, and analysis.

• Support MTO manufacturing franchises in setting overall targets and overseeing appropriate resource allocation

• Also support a MTO corporate function, such as Quality or Facilities, in setting overall targets and overseeing appropriate resource allocation

• Prepare and present executive-level materials for the MTO franchise and corporate function teams

• Influence as needed to ensure financial inputs and considerations are taken into account

• Collaborate with multiple finance and operational partners to communicate targets and actual results effectively

• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, compiles and consolidates financial plans and provides insights to management.

• Perform variance analysis, forecasting, and financial planning and expense comparisons

• Performs trend analyses to forecast future monthly impacts and compare against monthly financial goals

• Coordinate with the MTO Global finance team as well as site finance to drive CAPEX budgeting, forecasting and actual reporting

• Further the implementation of consistent tracking systems and tools to capture and report capital spending

• Together with global and site finance teams, highlight significant project spending updates

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

• 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

• Master's degree in business, accounting or finance; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred

• Proven experience in MTO Finance as well as business planning & analysis, including understanding of practices in accounting and finance, particularly in relation to manufacturing implications

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint)

• Cross functional business knowledge who can participate and support resource allocation discussions.

• Experience leading key financial processes; budgeting, short term rolling forecasting, and long range planning cycle

• Problem solving mind set - ability to synthesize, simplify, and understand the big picture impacts across the business

• Proactivity, attention to detail and quality

• Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.

• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!

• Work Hours: Standard Hours, Monday-Friday

• Travel Requirements: 20%

• Relocation assistance: Yes

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