Manager, Sales Planning & Analysis

Manager, Sales Planning & Analysis

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help our patients 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.

The position of Manager, Sales Planning & Analysis (f/m/d) is part of our Finance, Accounting & Audit organization. In this role, you will play a key part in financial steering, planning, and analysis, working closely with Senior Leadership and cross-functional teams. Your focus: enabling data-driven decision-making, reducing financial risks, and strengthening the performance of our business units.

A typical day to day would include:

Preparation of sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic and operational planning

Deep-dive Analysis of sales by customer, identify trends, risks, and business drivers

Development and maintenance of financial models to evaluate scenarios, investments, profitability and strategic initiatives

Advising senior management on cost management, pricing strategies, and market and competitive developments

Close collaboration with the Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, revenue recognition adjustments including provisions and accruals

Monitoring external economic conditions and assessing their potential impact on the business

Development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of KPIs and performance metrics on sales by customers, by customer groups, key strategic accounts to gain understanding about market trends and territory based sales trends

Deriving financial recommendations to increase profitability and minimize risks

Supporting cross-functional projects aimed at efficiency improvements and financial optimization

Ownership of system processes that support specific stepouts for correct revenue accounting, sales defferals

Calculating rebates, discounts, monitoring timely payouts to customers

Evaluating equipment sales recognition and assuring proper accounting as per IFRS standards

What You’ll Bring to Alcon

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Business Analytics, or a comparable field (Master’s degree preferred) with Several years of experience in Controlling, Business Planning, FP&A, or Finance

Experience in building and analyzing financial models as well as managing budgets and forecasts

Hands-on experience with the month-end closing process and collaboration with accounting

Med dev, Healthcare or Pharma experience is a plus

Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for numbers with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable recommendations

Confident use of common BI tools, Excel/spreadsheet models, and ERP/financial systems

Strong communication and presentation skills when working with diverse stakeholders

Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented working style

Team-oriented mindset and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration

How You Can Thrive At Alcon

A competitive salary package with fixed salary, bonus, pension and health insurance

A flexible work environment with competent and committed colleagues. We enjoy working together in a good and respectful manner, and we celebrate our common successes

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

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