We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition 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.

About The Team

Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter. From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.

About The Role

As a Finance Manager supporting large scale strategic projects, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, ensuring robust planning, reporting and financial governance, and enabling value realisation. You will partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Transformation, Functions and Regional/Market/Factory teams to provide strategic financial insight and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Your responsibilities

Lead detailed reviews of YTD spend vs forecast with programme teams, LT, and SteerCo
Identify and escalate risks and opportunities impacting programme lifetime value (LV)
Drive benefit realisation by defining KPIs, baselines, and measurement methodologies
Lock committed benefits into regional plans and forecasts to ensure ownership
Develop, challenge, and validate business cases for strategic programmes, ensuring alignment with financial policy and investment criteria
Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support investment decisions and programme deployment
Assess financial impact on IRR, payback, and investment returns for strategic decisions
Initiate and manage Capital Committee / EOLT / GEC and governance approvals as per policy
Act as single point of contact for internal controls and assurance teams
Conduct proactive reviews for compliance with accounting policies and benefit accuracy
Ensure alignment with central transformation governance using SNOW and SPM tools
Drive adoption of governance standards and reporting protocols across programmes
Lead financial planning cycles (Forecast, Plan, Strat Plan) with programme teams
Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and governance bodies
Engage with stakeholders across finance and business to communicate risks and insights
Recommend and implement process improvements and automation for reporting efficiency

The experience we're looking for

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Extensive experience in Finance and FP&A, ideally within programme or transformation environments
Strong understanding of investment appraisal, business case development, and benefit tracking (2-3 years experience)
Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence decision-making
Experience working in delivery-focused teams with a strong results orientation
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project governance tools (e.g., SNOW)
Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly
Strong analytical skills with a track record of driving insights and recommendations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a structured manner
Exposure to cross-functional programmes and technology-related initiatives is a plus

The skills for success

Project management, Project Finance, Financial systems, Improve business processes, Accounting Principles, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Stakeholder engagement and influence.

What we offer

With 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.

Equality

We 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.

Finance Manager - Strategic Projects