Financial Planning & Forecasting Analyst

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.

This role provides planning and forecasting support to the Planning & Forecasting Lead or in-market Finance Director (FD). The analyst will own the preparation of annual business plans and monthly forecasts, while delivering actionable financial insights through modelling and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the market in preparing monthly commercial forecasts (CMF), Annual Business Planning (ABP), Standards Setting (FLIP), and ad-hoc analytical tasks.
• Prepare and consolidate Sales, CoGS, A&P, OPEX (full P&L) and Cash Flow forecasts on a monthly and annual basis.
• Develop, update, and maintain financial models to generate accurate monthly and quarterly projections in line with the CCC (Close, Control & Compliance) process.
• Perform variance and trend analysis, explaining performance deviations vs Actuals, ABP, Last Year (LY), and prior forecasts, including balance sheet movements.
• Provide clear business commentary, highlighting financial risks, root causes, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage and submit forecasts into BISON, and lead the annual cost FLIP process.
• Prepare internal management performance reports (MPR) and executive-level insights for leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally in a matrix environment, ensuring forecast accuracy, deadline adherence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Uphold strong financial governance and internal controls, ensuring compliance with global processes and best-practice standards.
• Act as a trusted finance support point for the market with a customer-centric mindset and solution-driven approach.

Why You?

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accountancy, Business, Economics, , or related disciplines.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial forecasting, finance analytics, or business finance partnering.
• Exposure supporting E-commerce or digital sales business models is highly advantageous.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in FMCG finance, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering (FBP/FBP Analyst/FBP).
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights and decisions.
• Advanced Excel financial modelling skills, including automation and use of complex formulas.
• Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting and analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including structured financial commentary and reporting.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and meet critical deadlines with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong customer service, active listening, and problem-solving mindset.

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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. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
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