Über diese Senior Consolidation and Reporting Analyst Stelle bei Alcon
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As a Senior Consolidation & Reporting Analyst (m/f/d), you will join Alcon's Global Consolidation & Reporting team in Fribourg, Switzerland. The team plays a critical role in preparing Alcon's consolidated financial information and serves as the business owner of the company's Financial Consolidation & Reporting System (FCRS), the platform used by affiliates around the world to submit and manage financial reporting data.
This role offers an opportunity to combine strong accounting and financial reporting expertise with systems ownership, global stakeholder management, and continuous improvement in a highly international environment.
In this role, a typical day will include:
Month-end closing process:
- Prepare and post global adjustment entries.
- Monitor and review intercompany reconciliations, investigate reporting discrepancies, and coordinate their resolution with affiliates.
- Perform monthly consolidation of financial data across multiple reporting and currency scenarios.
- Collaborate with Alcon Reporting Leads to complete the monthly consolidated financial results.
- Perform and document system-related internal controls in accordance with SOX and internal control requirements.
Reporting analysis and guidance:
- Work closely with local affiliates to ensure high-quality and timely financial reporting.
- Define, perform, and continuously improve financial data quality checks and reviews.
- Provide guidance and training to local affiliates on accounting and reporting matters.
- Participate in Consolidation & Reporting initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects such as legal entity reorganizations, business integrations, and M&A activities.
System maintenance and enhancements:
- Ensure the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of financial reporting processes and systems.
- Maintain FCRS functional configurations, processes, and related training documentation.
- Participate in the design, testing, evaluation, and implementation of FCRS enhancements and reporting changes, including related change management and communication activities.
- Collaborate with ERP teams on system and reporting changes impacting consolidation and financial reporting.
- Coordinate with IT, external consultants, and Alcon FRA to ensure a stable and reliable FCRS environment and appropriate system configuration.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, group accounting, consolidation, audit, or a related Finance function.
- Strong accounting fundamentals, including a solid understanding of financial statements, month-end close processes, and financial reporting.
- Good understanding of accounting standards; knowledge of IFRS is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data; experience with BI or data-analysis tools is an advantage.
- Experience with ERP, consolidation, reporting, or other Finance systems, combined with a strong interest in technology and process improvement.
- Experience in group consolidation, intercompany accounting, SOX/internal controls, system testing, enhancements, or key-user activities is an advantage.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with international stakeholders across Finance and IT.
- Fluent English and strong communication skills in an international business environment; additional languages such as French, German, Italian, or Spanish are beneficial.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Expand your expertise in both Accounting and Finance Systems through a unique role at the intersection of Finance, Reporting, and Technology.
- Gain exposure to Alcon's global reporting environment and collaborate with Finance and IT stakeholders across the organization.
- Be part of a highly international team where diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing are valued.
- Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements that directly support Alcon's global financial reporting activities.
- Grow your career within an organization that encourages internal mobility and offers long-term development opportunities across Global Finance.
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