Senior Manager, Business Planning & Analysis - R&D

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 Senior Manager, Business Planning & Analysis supporting Research & Development (R&D), you will act as a strategic finance partner to the Global R&D organization. You will be responsible for enabling data-driven decisions that maximize the value of Alcon's innovation portfolio. The successful candidate will lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities across R&D franchises, ensuring optimal resource allocation and portfolio prioritization.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Partnering with R&D leadership to evaluate and prioritize innovation investments.
• Providing financial modeling and scenario analysis to support go/no-go decisions and portfolio trade-offs.
• Leading month-end close, rolling forecasts, and annual target-setting processes.
• Delivering clear, concise variance analysis with actionable commentary.
• Owning dashboards and reporting tools that track Key Performance Indicators across P&L, CapEx, and project spend.
• Supporting strategic planning cycles including Strat Plan, TGT, and productivity initiatives.
• Providing ad hoc analysis and presentations for senior leadership and franchise leads.
• Simplifying and automating financial processes to improve speed and accuracy.
• Designing and implementing tools/templates that enhance planning and reporting efficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 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

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Visa sponsorship is available for this role.
• Relocation support is available for this role.

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