Senior Manager, Transaction Accounting & IFRS Advisory

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: The Senior Manager, Group Technical Accounting & Advisory (GTAA) – MA&D is a senior role within GTAA, providing technical accounting leadership and delivery for major transactions (acquisitions, divestments, integrations/separations and other complex deals). The role ensures Day‑1 reporting integrity, IFRS compliance and robust controls, while operating as part of the broader GTAA capability. This role has one direct report and will be based in London.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead GTAA finance workstreams for major transactions, from pre‑deal through sign‑to‑close and post‑close stabilisation.
• Own Day‑1 reporting integrity by designing and implementing the transaction reporting solution (requirements, timetable, key controls, IFRS alignment).
• Provide technical accounting leadership on IFRS 3 / IFRS 5, including acquisition accounting entries and Opening Balance Sheets (OBS), and coordination of valuations as required.
• Prepare and deliver transaction‑specific Group reporting instructions and training for impacted finance stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross‑functional finance activity across Corporate Development, Tax, Treasury, Consolidation and other corporate functions to deliver transaction readiness.
• Review deal documentation (contracts, TSA, operating models/structures) to identify accounting and reporting implications and agree appropriate actions.
• Lead engagement with third parties (buyers, sellers, licensors) for contractual financial information, including royalties, milestones and TSA‑related reporting.
• Ensure transaction governance and delivery operate within a SOX‑compliant control framework, with appropriate documentation and audit evidence.
• Support finance systems and hierarchy impacts (entity, management and product) and coordinate approvals in Group consolidation and reporting systems.
• Support cut‑over and stabilisation across finance processes and systems impacted by the transaction.
• Identify and escalate transaction‑related finance risks through appropriate governance forums.
• Support core functions (Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology) on CIRB submissions including Capex, significant Opex contracts and other complex transactions.
• Contribute to broader GTAA technical accounting, policy and advisory delivery as capacity allows, in line with GTAA priorities.

Qualifications and skills:

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting and ACA/ACCA (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering OBS / purchase accounting under IFRS 3.
• Strong IFRS technical accounting capability with experience applying judgement in complex areas.
• Experience delivering transaction accounting and reporting in a PLC or large complex organisation (in‑house or practice).
• Strong stakeholder management skills across cross‑functional and senior audiences.
• Strong control mindset and experience operating in a controlled / SOX environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight timelines.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Group consolidation and reporting systems (e.g. SAP FC or similar).
• Prior MA&D experience in Big 4 or in‑house transaction roles.

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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