Finance Manager - Separation at Reckitt

About the role

The Finance Manager - Separation will act as a strategic liaison between finance and regional business units during the transitional period. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial clarity, operational continuity, and strategic alignment across all separation workstreams. 

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational and functional leads to assess financial impacts of separation activities.
• Provide financial guidance and challenge to ensure cost-effective decision-making.
• Support regional business units in developing standalone financial plans and budgets.
• Support the transition of financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with the separation.
• Deliver insightful analysis on separation costs, synergies, and stranded costs.
• Track and report financial KPIs related to the separation programme.
• Prepare financial updates for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Act as a key finance contact for programme teams, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to align financial objectives with operational plans.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data during transition.

The experience we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).  3-6yrs PQE.
• Experience in finance business partnering within transformation, separation, or M&A environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and Excel modelling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools. 

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in FMCG, Pharma, or other complex, regulated industries.
• Exposure to carve-outs, divestitures, or post-merger integration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.