Head of Internal Controls

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.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Internal Controls to support Haleon's mission to Deliver Better Everyday Health with Humanity by partnering with the senior business leaders to proactively identify and manage risks in accordance with Risk Management process and Internal Controls Framework which enables sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing robust Risk Management and Internal Control Framework across commercial organisation and manufacturing site.
• Partnering with senior business leaders and functional leads to proactively identify and manage risks associated with market’s business strategies. Being able to provide pragmatic solutions for risk management.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the business and functions in driving end-to-end process/controls improvement.
• Preparing the scope of Internal Audit Universe for endorsement by Audit Committee Members and being point of contact for Internal Audit and other monitoring teams to enhance enterprise oversight.
• Working with outsourced Internal Audit team and business process owners to ensure timely completion of audits as per the approved Internal Audit plan.
• Providing regular reports to senior business leaders and Board of Directors on status of Internal Control Framework, emerging risks and suggest improvements. Reviewing monitoring results to determine emerging trends and risks and drive effective CAPAs.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams and other business partners to assess the continuous improvement needs in operational excellence of Compliance program.

Your profile:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Finance, or other applicable degree.
• Proven track record of successfully leading Audit and Governance functions.
• Expert level knowledge of internal control framework and risk management principles and ability to translate theory into practice.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to large and small audiences, with the ability to influence individuals at all levels of the organisation.

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified in highly regulated areas such as accounting, forensic accounting, audit and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively in a highly matrix organisation across geographies and cultures.
• Ability to define an approach that results in project stakeholders owning and sustaining change.
• Ability to flex and tailor standard approaches to fit the needs of the project and the local environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills that are pragmatic, which demonstrates a strong understanding of the business.
• Determination and confidence to challenge the existing ways of working and shift current thinking to embrace working in a smarter, more efficient and simpler ways.

Why Haleon?

The future of everyday health is changing. And we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before. And make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable. For more and more people. ​

So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands. To better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way. To change individual and societal behavior. 

In our efforts to further tackle barriers that may be standing in our way, we have implemented what we call a Hybrid Working model, known as Home office. Home office in the country of employment is permitted for all employees whose position allows it. The employee and the manager agree on the circumstances in which working from the office is required and in which the employee can work remotely or specific local arrangements. This helps us with ensuring that we maintain a healthy work-life balance, and give our best to our people.

Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. And join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. ​

The way we see it, every day is an opportunity for better. And we’re going all in to realize it.

 

 

 

 Job Posting End Date

 

 

2026-03-16

 

 

 

Equal Opportunities

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.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

 

 

 

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.