BPA Manager R&D

Location: Mexico City

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 BPA Manager R&D supporting the R&D Finance Team, will support the Associate Director of Finance, R&D. Key responsible include monthly spend forecasting (including assessment of risks/opportunities), variance analysis with concise commentary, and CapEx financial management. The role will consult with business leaders and R&D finance team as appropriate to ensure proper allocation of resources, Opex and CapEx expenses.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• 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 monthly financial reviews / quarter business reviews, 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 YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• BS degree (5+ years of experience); MS degree (2+ years of experience) on finance or related
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position.
• 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 people and communication 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 very demanding and resource constraint environment
• Proven track record for achievement, results-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal English skills, along with quantitative, interpersonal, and analytical skills

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

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