Planning & Forecasting Analyst US & NA (Temporary/Secondment)

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

The Planning & Forecasting Analyst US & NA (1 year contract), you will be responsible for supporting Commercial LOC Finance Team and P&F Lead with Annual Plan process, Long Range Plan process, monthly Forecast (CMF). Monthly Performance Review call preparations, Month-end commentary population and validation. You will also be expected to build strong relationships with the in-market finance teams to facilitate a Win as One Team approach.  

Key Responsibilities

• Work with US Commercial Budget Holders and with other Hub team members (in charge for respective parts of P&L)  for monthly Forecasts, Annual and Long Term Plans  to consolidate and finalize Forecasting and Planning exercises. 
• Perform regular Month-end analysis: Sales variance analysis vs Plan and Forecast.
• Update and maintain financial models to provide detailed monthly forecasts and Plan details.
• Support the Monthly MPR process.
• Support OnePlan launch.
• Prepare calendars related with planning and forecasting activities. 
• Completing ad-hoc reporting requests from in-market finance teams or the FD.
• Need to share high expertise, be pro-active, look for solution, develop and implement fit for purpose reporting and processes.
• Able to simplify processes/activities to increase efficiency and focus the team in more add value activities.
• Encourage a one finance team sense of belonging from different geographies. 

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• University graduated in Business, Finance or related degree, Accounting, Economics, IT or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience within a similar operating model and similar sector
• Experience in Financial Planning/Budgeting, preferably in a multinational company.
• Expertise in creating or extracting information from /to excel and use of advanced formulas.
• Proficient financial knowledge of analysis, evaluation, modelling and forecasting with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use statistical modelling techniques to facilitate decision making and provide recommendations to management
• Strong interpersonal skills - can work alongside and gain the trust and respect of stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Advanced English level.
• Coordination, planning and organization skills - demonstrated ability to priorities workload to meet critical deadlines

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong Excel expertise
• Agility and being able to work under stretched timelines, multi-tasking
• Ability to plan and organize complex activities and follow-up on deliverables with stakeholders
• Strong reporting writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of SAP and preferably BISON.
• If you feel this is your next career step, apply by 12/August/2025!
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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