Finance Manager - Head Office & Health RTR - Fixed Term Contract

Career Opportunity: Finance Professional - Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) at Reckitt

Reckitt, a global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition, is on a mission to create a cleaner, healthier world. Their purpose, "to protect, heal and nurture," is the driving force behind their iconic brands and their dedicated team. If you are a finance professional seeking a dynamic role with significant impact, this Fixed Term Contract opportunity within Reckitt's Finance team could be an exceptional next step in your career journey.

The Finance team at Reckitt operates as strategic partners, actively contributing to sustainable growth and value creation. This inclusive and diverse team fosters cross-functional collaboration, allowing individuals to thrive and make their ideas heard. You will be instrumental in leveraging data-driven insights and spearheading sustainable business practices, embodying Reckitt's commitment to making a meaningful impact and upholding ethical standards.

About the Role: A Strategic Partnership in Financial Operations

This role offers an exciting fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, presenting a valuable opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the financial operations for Reckitt's Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) entities. You will be at the forefront of crucial financial activities, including:

• Management and External Reporting: Spearheading the delivery of accurate financial statements and disclosures.
• Statutory Compliance and Governance: Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and internal control standards.
• Audit Management: Overseeing external audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating closely with senior management across Global functions such as FP&A, Tax, and Treasury.

This position demands strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills. It's an ideal role for someone looking to deepen their experience within a successful FTSE 20 company and gain exposure to high-level financial operations.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

As a key member of the Finance team, your contributions will be vital to the smooth functioning of CHQ entities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing month-end closing tasks and reporting deliverables.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all company policies and internal controls.
• Partnering with Global Finance Services to optimize outsourced tasks.
• Leading the preparation and review of statutory accounts for CHQ entities.
• Managing external audit processes for timely and efficient completion.
• Supporting external reporting requirements, particularly disclosures related to CHQ entities.
• Collaborating with the Transfer Pricing team to ensure timely implementation of operating model changes.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and corporate governance requirements.
• Managing financial controls, reconciliations, and risk management processes.
• Driving continuous improvement and efficiency in CHQ entity reporting.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for junior team members.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating compliance and control risks in coordination with other teams.

Your success will be measured by the timely and accurate delivery of statutory accounts, smooth completion of external audits, strong collaborative partnerships with key departments, a robust internal control environment, and demonstrable improvements in reporting processes and team development.

What We're Looking For: Experience and Skills for Success

Reckitt values potential and is committed to building diverse teams. While meeting every single requirement is not always necessary, the ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in the following:

• Technical Accounting Expertise: In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential.
• Reporting and Audit Management: Proven experience in managing statutory reporting and external audits.
• Analytical Prowess: Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills are crucial for data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with Treasury, Tax, and Consolidation functions is highly desirable.
• Professional Qualification: ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• Post-Qualification Experience: Significant experience in finance, preferably within multinational corporate or financial services entities.

The ability to improve business processes and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial systems will be key to excelling in this role.

Advantages of Joining Reckitt:

Choosing Reckitt means becoming part of a company that prioritizes its people. You will benefit from:

• Career Development: A supportive environment that invests in your professional growth, with opportunities to learn and advance.
• Employee Wellbeing: Comprehensive support including parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program for mental health, and global life insurance.
• Inclusive Culture: Working alongside dedicated Employee Resource Groups that foster a sense of belonging and support diverse needs.
• Financial Rewards: Access to global share plans and the opportunity for short-term incentives to recognize outstanding performance, all aligned with Reckitt's pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Impactful Work: The chance to contribute to a company with a meaningful purpose that positively impacts lives globally.

Reckitt is committed to equality and recognizes that great talent comes in many forms. They encourage applications from individuals who may not tick every box but who are enthusiastic about the opportunity and believe they would be a valuable addition to the team.