Financial Controller – Entity Controller

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 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). 10+ 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 2026-06-30 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. 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.