Head - Finance Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence
We are Reckitt
We’re Reckitt, home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene and health brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Finance
Driving efficiency and consistency across our renowned consumer brands—from nourishing meals to trusted household essentials—is the driving force of the Finance Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence. Rooted in collaboration and innovation, the Centre plays a vital role in championing financial excellence and strategic insight across our global operations.
We are a dynamic, agile team focused on enhancing financial processes, leveraging advanced analytics, and delivering meaningful value across the business. More than a traditional finance function, we are a strategic partner where diverse talents unite to solve complex challenges, foster sustainable growth, and support our mission to build a healthier, more sustainable world. By aligning strategic goals with day-to-day financial activities, we enable effective performance management and better business outcomes through the synergy of our people, processes, and systems.
About the role
This is a high-impact role at the heart of Reckitt’s Finance Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence. You’ll lead strategic initiatives that elevate our financial reporting and planning capabilities, helping shape a future-ready finance function. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll design frameworks, automate forecasting, and embed best practices that support data-led decision-making and operational excellence. You’ll foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement—mentoring others and driving transformation across the business. If you’re passionate about financial strategy, empowering teams and making a meaningful difference, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to lead with purpose.
Your responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction of the Finance Centre of Excellence, aligning initiatives with business goals
- Build strong relationships across the organisation to understand financial needs and deliver insights
- Oversee development of standardised reporting packs and interactive dashboards
- Drive automation of forecasting processes and ensure alignment with global guidelines
- Champion best practices in financial reporting and analytics
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture
- Support finance transformation by streamlining processes and automating tasks
The experience we're looking for
- A broad range of experience in finance, analytics or related fields, ideally within consumer goods
- Proven leadership in financial reporting and analytics
- Strong project management skills in fast-paced environments
- Expertise in data visualisation tools and advanced Excel
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement
The skills for success
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Business Partnering
- Process Improvement
- Data Visualization Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
What we offer
Equality
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