About the Role
Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories.
The Analyst - Technical Accounting & Transactions supports the delivery of technical accounting and finance activities across Group Technical Accounting & Advisory (GTAA), with a particular focus on acquisitions, divestments, integrations, separations and other complex transactions. Working under the guidance of senior GTAA colleagues, the role supports transaction activities including Day-1 reporting, IFRS compliance, robust documentation and effective financial controls, while also contributing to the broader GTAA technical accounting and advisory agenda. The role has no direct reports and will be based in London.
Responsibilities
•Support GTAA finance workstreams for major transactions from pre-deal through sign-to-close and post-close stabilisation.
•Assist with the preparation and implementation of transaction reporting requirements, timetables, controls and supporting documentation.
•Prepare supporting analyses, accounting entries and schedules for acquisition accounting, Opening Balance Sheets and other IFRS 3 or IFRS 5 matters, with review by senior team members.
•Support the preparation of transaction-specific Group reporting instructions, presentations and training materials for finance stakeholders.
•Coordinate inputs and follow up actions across Corporate Development, Tax, Treasury, Consolidation and other corporate functions.
•Review relevant deal documentation and summarise potential accounting, reporting and control implications for senior review.
•Gather, validate and reconcile financial information received from internal stakeholders and third parties, including information relating to royalties, milestones and transitional service arrangements.
•Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX and transaction governance requirements.
•Support updates to finance systems, reporting hierarchies and master data arising from transactions, including completion of required approval documentation.
•Assist with finance cut-over, testing, reconciliations and post-close stabilisation activities.
•Monitor assigned deliverables, identify issues and escalate transaction-related finance risks promptly.
•Support GTAA's assessment of CIRB submissions for Capex, significant Opex contracts and other complex transactions across core functions, including preparation of analysis for senior review.
•Contribute to broader GTAA technical accounting and advisory activities, including accounting research, preparation of technical analysis and papers, and support for accounting queries from the business.
•Support the maintenance and development of Group accounting policies, guidance, training and other GTAA priorities as required.
Requirements
•Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
•Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or part-qualified and actively progressing towards qualification.
•Good understanding of IFRS and an interest in developing deeper technical accounting and transaction experience.
•Relevant professional experience gained through audit, accounting advisory, financial reporting, controllership, transaction support.
•Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information, perform accurate reconciliations and draw appropriate conclusions.
•Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence working collaboratively with different stakeholders.
•Good organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a project-based environment.
•High attention to detail and a strong control mindset.
•Experience or exposure to business combinations, transaction accounting or external reporting.
•Familiarity with Group consolidation and reporting systems such as SAP Financial Consolidation or similar.
•Awareness of SOx controls and audit evidence requirements.
•Strong Excel skills, including analysing, reconciling and presenting financial information.
Job Posting End Date: 2026-11-12
