Internal Controls Director, GBS Finance at Reckitt

About the role

The Global Business Services (GBS) Internal Controls Director will report to the Head of Global Business Services Finance and will be responsible for overseeing all internal controls applicable to the processes and technologies operated within GBS. This role involves driving a strong internal control environment across GBS Finance by defining and implementing a robust internal controls framework and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The GBS Internal Controls Director will collaborate closely with various stakeholders including Global Head of Controls, Global Internal Audit and Group Controllership, to ensure effective control measures are in place and operating to best in class standards.

Your responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for internal controls within GBS, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive internal controls framework for GBS processes.
• Oversee the execution of internal controls, ensuring they are standardized, automated, and compliant with relevant regulations, including UK SOX.
• Lead the internal controls transformation program, ensuring effective implementation and adherence across all GBS processes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and market teams to develop policies, design effective controls, and address control issues through root cause analysis and remediation.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, assurance, and remediation of internal controls.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external auditors regarding all matters related to GBS Finance internal controls.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, adjusting as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practices within GBS Finance.

Leadership Competencies

Results

• High drive for results, working to achieve GBS goals while overcoming obstacles and planning for contingencies.
• Create organization-wide energy and optimism for the future, showing personal commitment to the vision.
• Manage change agenda within a large transformation, achieving objectives through own and multiple teams.
• Show strong passion and sense of urgency to deliver high standards of controls and financial compliance.
• Regularly review performance and progress to ensure the team is achieving results and remaining compliant.
• Demonstrate mental agility, curiosity, and the ability to deal with ambiguity and change.

People

• Coach and develop talent within the GBS team, seeking to stretch individuals to maximize their potential.
• Translate company goals into priorities for the team and measure progress against performance.
• Act as an inspirational leader, coaching and mentoring team members and fostering a sense of belonging and strong morale.
• Encourage open dialogue and collaboration among the team and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is part of the discussion.
• Lead the team respectfully and honestly, creating an environment where everyone has the freedom to succeed.
• Understand personal strengths and weaknesses in their impact on others.

Collaborating and Influencing

• Understand internal stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Invite use of opinions and perspectives of others within GBS.
• Adapt approach to diverse audiences, anticipating impact of words and actions, preparing for possible resistance, and responding appropriately using a range of influencing styles.
• Manage and diffuse conflict effectively, actively listening to stakeholders, asking questions, and finding common ground.
• Communicate directly and respectfully, ensuring clarity and precision in all interactions.

The experience we're looking for

• Qualified accountant with 12+ years PQE.
• Significant financial controllership experience in a large global organization.
• Experience in Big 4 and business reporting under IFRS.
• Proven experience in leading, mobilizing, and embedding large-scale transformation in multiple locations within a global organization.
• Experience in overseeing SOX/Controls Assurance transformation.
• Ability to influence finance strategy and drive change within the function and business.
• Understanding of how technology can drive efficiencies, simplification, and automation in controls.
• Experience in managing and influencing multiple stakeholders at all levels, including CFO, GEC, and Audit Committee.
• Proven ability to lead a global team in various locations and develop talent throughout the organization.
• Ability to build successful relationships within head office, regions, and markets to ensure effective collaboration.
• Proven ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to analyze complex business and technical situations and make informed decisions.
• Entrepreneurial skills in innovation and problem-solving, with tenacity and commitment to team working abilities.
• Ability to work in a direct and often pressurized environment, in line with Reckitt core values.