Manager, Business Planning & Analysis - Cataract

Overview

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before.

As a BPA Manager supporting Alcon’s US Surgical function, you will serve as a trusted finance business partner across the Cataract & Glaucoma businesses, driving financial performance through insightful analytics, robust planning, and strong operational execution. This role provides end‑to‑end exposure across planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, S&OP and other finance stakeholders at our Fort Worth, TX site.

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, and S&OP to evaluate business opportunities and performance drivers.
• Support forward‑looking insights and scenario analysis to guide business direction.
• Lead sales unit forecast reconciliation with S&OP and proactively highlight long‑term write‑off risk.
• Plan, forecast, and report on key drivers of sales performance (B‑3). Proactively monitor business performance against targets.
• Analyze drivers of variances (price‑volume‑mix analysis) and identify risks and opportunities.
• Own and coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities with operations & FRA.
• Support reporting decks (New Product Launch review, MFR and OQR decks).
• Lead ad hoc analyses and reporting requests.
• Own internal controls and drive improvement in control design and execution to ensure robust and compliant processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (high school +13 years; associate +9 years; M.S. +2 years; PhD +0 years).
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate fluently in English.
• 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, BPA, or commercial/supply chain finance.
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of accounting and P&L management.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, BI tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling.
• Proven ability to translate data into insights and business actions.
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong communication and executive presence.

• Robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and more.
• Direct influence on key commercial decisions across a priority franchise.
• High‑impact cross‑functional exposure working closely with Sales, Marketing, and S&OP.
• Career growth opportunities building capabilities in end‑to‑end commercial finance and business partnership.
• Travel requirements up to 5%.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non‑discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.