Own and lead month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end actuals reporting, ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies and timelines.
Oversee and continuously improve accounting and close processes, driving standardization, efficiency and quality across Holding entities.
Perform and sign off detailed balance sheet reviews, including accruals, provisions, intercompany, equity, tax and other judgmental balances.
Ensure accurate cut‑off, cost recognition and accounting treatments, in line with IFRS, Group Finance Manual and local requirements.
Maintain strong ownership of SOX controls, including design, operation, documentation, testing support and timely remediation of deficiencies.
Act as primary finance contact for external and internal audits, statutory reviews and control testing, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
Coordinate and review statutory accounts, ensuring alignment between statutory, management and Group reporting.
Oversee tax‑related accounting and reporting, working closely with Group Tax and local advisors.
Partner with central finance, legal and treasury teams on corporate, equity, dividend and restructuring activities affecting Holding entities.
Provide clear accounting‑focused insights and explanations to senior stakeholders.
Support planning and forecasting only as required, with primary focus on accuracy and consistency with actuals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting, controls and balance sheet review processes.
Role Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
5+ years post‑qualification experience in Entity Controlling, Financial Accounting or Audit, preferably in a multinational environment.
Strong hands‑on experience in actuals reporting, balance sheet ownership and statutory accounting.
Proven track record in operating and improving SOX control environments.
Solid understanding of statutory reporting and tax accounting requirements for Holding (TopCo) entities.
Strong knowledge of R2R end‑to‑end processes and finance systems (SAP FI, SAP FC, BI tools).
Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors and internal control functions.
Excellent analytical skills, strong accounting judgement and high attention to detail.
Ability to clearly explain technical accounting matters to senior and non‑finance stakeholders.
Fluent English.
Proactive, resilient and detail‑oriented with a strong continuous‑improvement mindset.
Job Posting End Date
2026-06-17
Equal Opportunities
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Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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.
Role Summary
Act as Entity Controller for Holding (TopCo) entities, with end‑to‑end accountability for financial integrity, statutory accuracy and control environment