North America Senior Compliance Specialist at Haleon · Tres Ríos

North America Senior Compliance Specialist Location: Costa Rica - Cartago - Tres Rios 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. Role Summary / Job Purpose The North America Senior Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading and embedding a strong financial control, compliance, and governance environment across the supported Operating Units. This role ensures the consistent execution of Haleon financial policies, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements, acting as the first line of defence for finance compliance. The North America Senior Compliance Specialist partners closely with FPCRA teams, Internal and External Audit, and FRMC to ensure risks are identified early, controls operate as designed, and audit outcomes are robust and sustainable. Key Responsibilities OU Compliance Oversight Provide compliance oversight across the OU, consolidating outcomes of controls operated by embedded finance teams (commercials, sites), regional and global capability centers, Genpact, and results of internal and external audits. Financial Compliance & Internal Controls Lead the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of financial controls for the OU in line with Haleon policies, SOX / Non‑SOX frameworks, and local regulatory requirements. Ensure controls are properly designed, documented, evidenced, and operating effectively. Establish a robust management monitoring process covering SOX and non‑SOX markets, including LOC controls. Leverage the Global Compliance team in the GCC‑based R2R Tower to execute management monitoring. Act as a key escalation point for control deficiencies, policy breaches, and compliance risks. Audit & Risk Management Lead Finance engagement with Internal and External Audit, including planning, walkthroughs, evidence provision, and issue remediation. Track, challenge, and close audit findings and management actions in a timely manner. Proactively identify emerging financial compliance risks and recommend mitigation actions. Governance & Policy Adherence Ensure adherence to the Haleon Finance Manual, accounting policies, and governance standards. Support the interpretation and implementation of new or updated policies and control requirements, liaising with External Reporting and FRMC as required. Own the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) process for Finance and the Center. Business Partnering & Advisory Act as a trusted compliance advisor to Finance Controllers, FPCRA teams, Center Leadership Team, and business stakeholders. Drive the shift from compliance to confidence. Process Improvement & Capability Building Drive standardisation and simplification of compliance processes across markets and regions. Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance through automation, tooling, and enhanced data usage, in collaboration with FRMC. Work with FRMC to continuously assess risks and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls. Breadth / Scope of Accountability OU responsibility for financial control and compliance across complex SOX and non‑SOX markets, including Center‑related risk management and BCP. Key Interactions OU FPCRA teams Internal and External Auditors FRMC and Enterprise Risk Management Service Providers and key business stakeholders Knowledge / Education Required Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA preferred). Specialisation in Controllership, Accounting, Internal Controls, and Audit. Strong compliance mindset and effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience Required Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in financial controlling, auditing, or accounting roles within multinational companies. Proven experience in compliance and audit roles within a matrix environment. Strong background in IFRS and local regulatory reporting. Experience with SOX or equivalent internal control environments. Experience in shared services, hub, or regional finance models. Ability to exercise professional judgment and perform appropriate escalation. ​Additional Skills & Certifications Proficiency in digital tools: Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, SAC, AI tools. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Workday. Advanced knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and corporate finance. Fluent in English (written and spoken). Job Posting End Date 2026-05-31 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.