US Financial, Planning, Controllership, Reporting & Analytics Lead

Role Summary / Job Purpose

The FPCRA Director is the end‑to‑end finance owner for the Operating Unit (OU), accountable for the full finance spectrum from planning and forecasting through to controllership, reporting, and performance analytics.

This role combines the responsibilities of Planning & Forecasting Director and Close & Control / Controllership Director, providing a single point of accountability for financial integrity, performance insight, and forward‑looking outlooks.

The FPCRA Director partners closely with the OU Finance Head to drive business strategy, acts as the gatekeeper of the OU’s financials, and ensures robust governance, controls, and high‑quality decision support.

The role leads a team of managers who operate independently, exercising sound judgment and delivering results across a broad span of control and disciplines. For large or complex clusters, the team may include Grade 5 or Grade 6 roles by exception. The FPCRA Director works closely with Centers of Expertise based in the GCC or outsourced to Genpact, and partners with OU Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) and Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) Leads to drive end‑to‑end finance support for markets within the OU.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑End Financial Ownership

• Own the end‑to‑end finance cycle for the OU, from forecasting and planning through to actuals reporting and performance analysis.
• Ensure financial results, outlooks, and narratives are accurate, consistent, and timely.
• Act as the single point of accountability for the integrity and accuracy of OU financials.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead all planning, forecasting, and update cycles for the OU.
• Drive high‑quality analytics explaining key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support OU performance reviews with clear insights and forward‑looking perspectives.

Controllership, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure robust financial controls, stewardship, and compliance across the OU.
• Oversee statutory and management reporting in line with IFRS, Haleon policies, and local regulations.
• Take an active decision‑making role to ensure financial results are optimized in accordance with ethical and company standards.
• Adopt a proactive approach to compliance—solving issues to build confidence.
• Act as the escalation point for financial risks, control issues, and judgment‑based decisions.

Reporting & Analytics

• Set the standard for management reporting and analytics, ensuring clarity, consistency, and relevance.
• Drive simplification, standardisation, and automation of reporting and analytics outputs.
• Ensure strong linkages between actuals, forecasts, and business outlooks.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Develop deep understanding of business fundamentals, including economic, commercial, and regulatory environments, as well as customer and competitor dynamics.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of financial results for management and statutory purposes.
• Partner with the OU Finance Head and business leadership to drive strategic and operational decisions.
• Work closely with Group Controller, Consolidation, External Reporting, Group FP&A, Tax, and Treasury teams to drive the overall Haleon finance strategy.
• Represent the OU in regional and global finance forums.

Continuous Improvement Drive

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across close, control, reporting, consolidation, and forecasting processes.
• Drive major finance transformation projects with cross‑functional impact, in partnership with Business Process Owners (BPOs).

Organisation & Capability Leadership

• Provide clear direction, role clarity, and performance expectations across the FPCRA organisation.
• Lead and develop the FPCRA teams.
• Build a strong controllership and insight‑driven finance culture.

Knowledge / Education Required

Required Level of Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, MBA, or equivalent are preferred.

Area of Specialization

• Controllership
• Accounting
• Financial Planning
• Internal Controls
• Record‑to‑Report (R2R) Processes

Required Soft Skills

• Strong team leadership and people management capabilities
• Strategic thinking
• Questioning and challenging mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Previous Experience Required

• Minimum of 15 years of experience across multiple finance disciplines, particularly controllership and FP&A.
• Significant leadership, decision‑making, stakeholder management, and communication experience.
• Proven experience in compliance, audit, or related roles within a matrix organization.
• Strong background in IFRS and local statutory reporting.

Additional Skills & Certifications

• Proficiency in digital tools: Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, SAC.
• Experience with Analysis for Office.
• Strong Power BI skills (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Workday.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and corporate finance.
• Knowledge of AI tools and applications in finance is an advantage.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.