Hello. We re Haleon . A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Crocin, Iodex, Eno, Otrivin and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What s more, we re achieving it in a company that we re in control of. In an environment that we re co-creating. And a culture that s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn t a question.
With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Eno and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.
This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It s an opportunity to be part of something special.
About the role
Manage function costs for respective Global function and provide Finance Partnering support to Senior VPs and VPs in managing their budgets, actuals and ad-hoc requests. This role would be in Bangalore, GCC India and would report to Senior Finance Partner - Global Functions.
Key responsibilities
Manage OPEX for the respective Global Function, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance.
Provide support to the Senior Finance Partner in identifying opportunities and raising challenges to meet business objectives and mitigate risks.
Drive cost consciousness, increasing engagement and skills development amongst budget holders.
Lead the preparation of the Long range plan, Annua Business Plan and Latest Estimates for the respective Global Function.
Analyse financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
Build collaborative and trusted working relationships within key stakeholders in the function and across finance that ensure successful finance partnering. Good interpersonal skills demonstrated by creation of a network of key partners within Finance and the business.
Provide support to the Sr FP Global Functions by proactively identifying opportunities and raising challenges to meet business objectives and mitigate risks.
Execute financial control responsibility and support any internal and external financial audit processes by working in close collaboration with Auditors.
Produce monthly reporting packs, according to prescribed month-end timelines.
Engage with Local Finance / Business Teams as may be necessary to resolve any challenges that may require specific expertise and drive any such challenges to solution.
Complete other ad-hoc or transformational projects as required.
Qualifications and skills
Essential
Bachelor s degree
MBA or Accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
Experience in financial controlling, financial reporting or financial audit roles (at least 10+ years) with a deep understanding of management reporting and financial planning.
Experience in finance business partnering with non-finance business stakeholders.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Experience of financial analysis, forecasting, planning and decision-making support.
Demonstrated ability to drive a continuous improvement mindset.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
