Finance Analyst

Haleon; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon is seeking a Finance Reporting professional to join our global Finance Reporting team. You will support monthly close, prepare journal entries, and ensure IFRS/UK GAAP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The role emphasizes control frameworks, SOX compliance, and continuous process improvement in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Preferred qualifications: ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years in Finance Reporting, Financial Control, Statutory Accounting, Audit, or Risk Management in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Contribute to statutory and group financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Skills

IFRS

UK GAAP

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Reporting professional to join our Finance Reporting team. Reporting to the Finance Reporting Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate and timely group and statutory financial reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a global finance environment, partnering with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to support financial reporting, audit activities, process improvements, and business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Activities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate reporting anomalies.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory and group financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP.

Controls & Compliance

• Execute and document SOX controls and internal control activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and financial control frameworks.
• Maintain robust documentation for accounting processes and controls.
• Identify risks and proactively resolve reporting and compliance issues.

Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Support statutory audits and serve as a key contact for external auditors.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Risk, and Audit teams.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests, projects, and business initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting and control activities.
• Support automation and standardization of financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in Finance Reporting, Financial Control, Statutory Accounting, Audit, or Risk Management.
• Experience within a large multinational or global organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and controls.
• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Exposure to external or internal audit activities.
• Experience supporting group and statutory reporting requirements.

Preferred Experience

• FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain industry experience.
• Statutory accounting and close & control accounting experience.
• Experience working with shared services or outsourced BPO providers.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Advanced SAP experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Account reconciliation and journal processing.
• Internal controls and SOX compliance expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Behavioral Competencies

• Self-motivated with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse and global teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process excellence.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting with senior leadership and influencing decisions.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a global finance organization.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Involvement in transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Job Posting End Date 2026-08-31

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.

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