R&d Bpa Manager

BPA Manager, R&DLocation: Mexico City (Hybrid)As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be BrilliantThe person in this position will support the R&D Finance Team, providing high-quality services, performing daily Key responsibilities including monthly spend forecasting (including assessment of risks/opportunities), variance analysis with concise commentary, and CapEx financial management. The role will be consult, with business leaders and R&D finance team as appropriate to ensure proper allocation of resources, Opex and CapEx expenses.How You Will Make a Difference- Key responsibilities_- Execute month end process for R&D, demonstrating business understanding, curiosity, and conveying explanations and actions in an effective manner.- Lead monthly spending forecasting (including assessment of risks/opportunities).- Financial lead on CapEx process with business counterpart- Lead the annual indirect TFC budget for headcount and personnel cost in related markets.- Liaison with key stakeholders and assist in variance analysis and journal entry preparation.- Collaborate in MFRs / QBRs, including templates, deck preparation, variance analysis, insights, comments, and presentation.- Assist in PO troubleshooting as needed.- Ensure adequate accounting, reporting, and control systems are in place to reach proper levels of forecast accuracy, to be able to identify and inform of potential risks and opportunities, and to ensure delivery of productivity targets- Disciplined use of financial systems (ASPIRE, APMR, SAP, etc.) to manage and perform analytical analysis of financial results- Ownership and accountability of data integrity- Identify, prioritize, and lead process improvements to drive value creation- Support Associate Director of Finance R&D deliverables, including template design, ad-hoc analysis, etc.What We Can Offer You- Opportunity to join 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 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)Skills For Success- Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements_- BS degree (5+ years of experience); MS degree (2+ years of experience) desirable.- Proficient in financial systems SAP and BI, with ability to identify and retrieve cost information at a granular level.- Prior finance operational experience with practical knowledge of relevant processes and shared service experience a plus- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization, exhibiting leadership qualities- Excellent written and verbal English skills, along with quantitative, interpersonal, and analytical skills- Ability to critically review and improve initiative metrics- Problem solving mindset, with a strong passion for driving a simplification agenda- Ability to work in a demanding and resource constraint environment- Proven track record for achievement, results-orientedKINDLY SUBMIT RESUME IN ENGLISH- Execute month end process for Clinical R&D, demonstrating business understanding, curiosity, and conveying explanations and actions in an effective manner.- Lead monthly spend forecasting (including assessment of risks/opportunities).- Financial lead on CapEx process for Clinical with business counterpart- Lead the annual indirect TFC budget for headcount and personnel cost in related markets.- Liaison with key stakeholders and assist in variance analysis and journal entry preparation.- Collaborate in MFRs / QBRs, including templates, deck preparation, variance analysis, insights, comments, and presentation.- Assist in PO troubleshooting as needed.- Ensure adequate accounting, reporting, and control systems are in place to reach proper levels of forecast accuracy, to be able to identify and inform of potential risks and opportunities, and to ensure delivery of productivity targets- Disciplined use of financial systems (ASPIRE, APMR, SAP, etc.) to manage and perform analytical analysis of financial results- Ownership and accountability of data integrity- Identify, prioritize, and lead process improvements to drive value crea