Haleon
FinancialController–EntityController
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“Financial Controller – Entity Controller at Haleon. Skills: Entity Controlling, Financial Accounting, Audit, SOX controls. Own and lead month-end reporting. Own and lead quarter-end reporting”
What You'll Achieve.
End-to-end accountability for financial integrity; End-to-end accountability for statutory accuracy; End-to-end accountability for control environment; Timely remediation of SOX deficiencies; Timely resolution of audit findings; Alignment between statutory, management and Group reporting; Accuracy and consistency with actuals in planning and forecasting
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Accounting judgement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), 10+ years post-qualification experience in Entity Controlling, Financial Accounting or Audit, 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, 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, accounting judgement and high attention to detail, Ability to clearly explain technical accounting matters to senior and non-finance stakeholders, Fluent English
What You'll Do.
Own and lead month-end reporting
Own and lead quarter-end reporting
Own and lead year-end reporting
Oversee accounting processes
Improve accounting processes
Drive standardisation
Perform balance sheet reviews
Sign off balance sheet reviews
Ensure accurate cut-off
Ensure accurate cost recognition
Ensure accurate accounting treatments
Maintain ownership of SOX controls
Act as primary finance contact
Coordinate statutory accounts
Review statutory accounts
Oversee tax-related accounting
Oversee tax-related reporting
Partner with central finance
Partner with legal teams
Partner with treasury teams
Provide accounting insights
Provide accounting explanations
Drive continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with central finance teams; Partner with legal teams; Partner with treasury teams; Work with external auditors; Work with tax advisors; Work with internal control functions; Explain technical accounting matters to senior stakeholders; Explain technical accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders
Communication Scope
Ability to clearly explain technical accounting matters to senior and non-finance stakeholders; Fluent English
Full Job Description
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** **Financial Controller – Entity Controller** Acts as Entity Controller for Holding (TopCo) entities, with end‑to‑end accountability for financial integrity, statutory accuracy and control environment. **Responsibilities** * 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 standardisation, efficiency and quality across Holding entities. * Perform and sign off detailed balance sheet reviews, including accruals, provisions, intercompany, equity, tax and other judgemental 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 s
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