About this role
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
About the role
The FPCRA Global Function Lead is the end‑to‑end finance owner for the Function, accountable for the full spectrum from planning and forecasting through to controllership, reporting, and performance analytics.
This role combines the responsibilities of Planning & Forecasting Lead and Close & Control / Controllership Lead for the function, providing a single point of accountability for financial integrity, performance insight, and forward‑looking outlooks.
The FPCRA Global Function Lead partners closely with the Function Finance Head & Function leadership team to drive business strategy, acts as the gatekeeper of the Function financials, and ensures robust governance, controls, and high‑quality decision support.
Responsibilities
End‑to‑End Financial Ownership
Own the end‑to‑end finance cycle for the Function, from forecasting and planning 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 integrity and accuracy of Cluster Financials
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
Lead all planning, forecasting, and update cycles for the Function, including robust challenge of assumptions and scenarios.
Drive high‑quality analytics, explaining key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Support Function performance reviews with clear insights and forward‑looking perspectives
Controllership, Governance & Compliance
Ensure robust financial controls, stewardship, and compliance for the Function
Review and challenge Balance Sheet movements, Working Capital, headcount, accruals and provisions, ensuring strong financial discipline and control.
Take a proactive stance on compliance
Act as escalation point for financial risks, control issues, and judgment‑based decisions
Ensure correct cost management and allocation, in line with Group policies and finance standards.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
Develop a deep knowledge of the function fundamentals
Partner with the Function Finance Head and business leadership Partner acting as a trusted finance advisor and supporting decision‑making.
Engage with Group Control, Consolidation, External Reporting, Group FP&A, Tax, Treasury,
Represent the Function at global finance forums if required
Organization & Capability Leadership
Lead and develop team members
Build a strong controllership and insight‑driven finance culture
Continuous Improvement Drive
Lead the development and management of continuous improvement strategies for the Cluster close, control, reporting, consolidation and forecasting processes
Role Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
10+ years post‑qualification experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A and/or Audit, preferably in a global or multifunctional environment.
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and ability to translate numbers into business insight.
Solid understanding of R2R end‑to‑end processes and finance systems (SAP FI, SAP FC, BI tools).
Strong experience in planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
Experience operating in a SOX or controlled finance environment.
Proven ability to work with and challenge senior stakeholders (Finance Directors, VPs, Global Function leaders).
Strong communication, organization and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Job Posting End Date
2026-05-31
Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.
Adjustment or Accommodations Request
If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.
Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
About Haleon
Consumer healthcare company spun off from GSK, making brands like Sensodyne, Advil, and Centrum. Based in Weybridge, UK.
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