Head - Finance Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence

We are ReckittWe’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. FinanceDriving 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 RoleThis 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 responsibilitiesLead the strategic direction of the Finance Centre of Excellence, aligning initiatives with business goalsBuild strong relationships across the organisation to understand financial needs and deliver insightsOversee development of standardised reporting packs and interactive dashboardsDrive automation of forecasting processes and ensure alignment with global guidelinesChampion best practices in financial reporting and analyticsMentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance cultureSupport finance transformation by streamlining processes and automating tasksThe experience we're looking forA broad range of experience in finance, analytics or related fields, ideally within consumer goodsProven leadership in financial reporting and analyticsStrong project management skills in fast-paced environmentsExpertise in data visualisation tools and advanced ExcelExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsPassion for operational excellence and continuous improvementThe skills for successFinancial 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 offerWith inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.EqualityWe recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.