Global Business Planning

Global Business Planning & Analysis Manager – Vision Care 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 Global BPA Manager supporting the Global BPA VC team, you will play a dual role combining strong operational budget management with advanced strategic business analysis. The role requires a highly analytical, solution-oriented, and customer-focused professional who partners closely with the global commercial teams, understanding their needs and ensuring alignment with franchise financial targets and business priorities. This position demands both precision in financial operations and a strategic mindset capable of consolidating and interpreting full P&L performance across the Global Vision Care business, providing insights to senior leadership for decision-making. Cost Center Management Manage the Global Vision Care Franchise cost centers, ensuring alignment of actuals with budget and target guidance. Partner with stakeholders across the franchise to support responsible spending, correct cost allocations, and compliance with financial controls. Lead quarterly forecast processes, working with stakeholders to build accurate scenarios based on project execution, headcount planning, and travel budgets. Review and validate accruals for ongoing projects, ensuring proper accounting treatment. Drive reclassification processes as needed to maintain financial accuracy and transparency. Analyze variances against forecast and budget, providing clear explanations to leadership. Lead the annual planning cycle (Target / Budget) for the franchise in coordination with global priorities. Support BD&L activities including reporting, integration, forecasting and variance analysis of newly acquired assets / companies. Business Analysis Consolidate full Global Vision Care P&L results (sales and Core Operating Income) and analyze performance versus guidance, identifying key drivers and risks. Provide executive-ready materials and updates to senior management, focusing on performance evolution, PVM, franchise growth trends, profitability analysis, and market dynamics. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and franchise initiatives. Interpret and adapt existing market scope reports and sales performance presentations, ensuring insights reflect current market conditions and competitive landscape to support franchise decision-making. Provide comprehensive business insights on franchise health, helping leadership understand growth opportunities and challenges at a global scale. Maintain a close partnership with commercial teams, balancing operational support with strategic advisory. What You'll Bring to Alcon Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, or related analytical discipline. 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. Managerial experience with a focus on developing team members’ skills and business acumen. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a business-oriented mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills, particularly in working with commercial teams and senior stakeholders. Proactive, independent, and detail-oriented, with the capacity to see the big picture. High service orientation and commitment to building strong business partnerships. Experience in cost center management, financial reporting, P&L analysis, forecasting, and executive communication. Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial systems (Analysis, SAP, BPC), and PowerPoint. How You Can Thrive at Alcon Opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company. Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team. Individual career development plan and possible career growth within a newly created account. Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world. Attractive benefits & compensation package. Flexible hours and remote work possibilities (min 3 days per week office-based). #J-18808-Ljbffr