Financial Controller
Huntington, WV 
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Posted 19 days ago
Job Description

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 Financial Controller at our Huntington, WV location, you will contribute to the development of annual site strategic plan to meet short term and long-term business objectives, monitor costs, identify variances, and facilitate initiation of corrective actions to meet business goals, along with, conducting business in accordance with company values and behaviors and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the Financial Controller will contribute to establishing and accomplishing facility and franchise goals.

In this role, a typical day will include:
  • Provide financial leadership for the manufacturing site to achieve business goals.
  • Work with the GM and site management team to develop and achieve long term financial objectives; support business decisions requiring a financial/business assessment.
  • Actively manage risks and opportunities to ensure financial objectives are met.
  • Develop, implement, and supervise annual budget process for Manufacturing & Quality.
  • Formulate capital expenditure plan to support the plant's strategic and operational capital investment requirements.
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity and analysis of financial reporting is maintained in accordance with IAS and Alcon Accounting Manual.
  • Establish accurate standard costs and inventory valuation for Manufacturing.
  • Ensure principled integrity, transparent and timely internal controls and financial compliance process.
  • Legal Entity Compliance & External relationships.
  • Ensure tax & statutory compliance for the legal entity.
  • Contract reviews, leases, etc.
  • Position finance as an effective and valued business partner within the organization.
  • Coordinate pro-actively with other facilities and division functions to ensure appropriate levels of involvement, guidance, and direction.
  • Partner with operations to drive continuous productivity improvement focusing both on cost reduction and inventory optimization.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing, Corporate Engineering, QA, and MS&T to successfully implement engineering projects.
  • Coordinate with MS&T to validate equipment, systems, and processes.
  • Coordinate with Research and Development to transfer technologies required for new and improved products.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
  • 10 Years of Relevant Experience
  • 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant.
  • Understanding of financial requirements and reporting standards.
  • Ability to work well in and lead a team, ability to develop and empower staff of different skill levels directly & indirectly.
  • Flexibility to respond to a constantly evolving business environment.
  • Ability to remain impartial and handle critical / confidential information.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and accounting software, SAP experience a +.
  • Good knowledge of Manufacturing/Engineering and other departmental processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to set out a strategic plan for the future.
  • Able to contribute at Site leadership level.
How You Can Thrive At Alcon:
  • Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.
  • Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.
  • Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!
  • Work Hours: Standard Hours, Monday-Friday
  • Travel Requirements: 10%
  • Relocation assistance: Yes
  • Sponsorship available: Yes

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ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.

EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
6 to 10 years
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