Wellness Category Finance Sr. Director at Haleon in Warren, MI

Wellness Category Finance Sr. Director Location: USA - New Jersey - Warren 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 The Wellness Category Finance, Sr Director is the strategic finance leader partnering directly with the Category General Manager to shape, steer, and deliver the end‑to‑end financial performance of the category. This role owns the full P&L, drives in‑year delivery, guides long‑term value creation, and influences major commercial and strategic decisions across the business unit. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Category Partnership Serve as the primary finance partner to the Category GM, providing strategic insight and challenge to drive performance, growth, and profitability. Own the end‑to‑end category P&L, ensuring transparency, accountability, and robust financial stewardship across Gross Sales, COGS, A&P, overheads, and contribution. Act as a trusted adviser influencing critical category decisions—including portfolio strategy, resource allocation, pricing, and investment choices. Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead the full annual budget and periodic forecast cycles for the category; shape BU strategies that deliver efficient, sustainable in‑year growth. Co‑own the in‑year forecast, driving accuracy, risk/opportunity management, and scenario modelling to support agile decision‑making. Direct monthly results reviews and performance deep dives, providing clear, insight‑rich driver narratives at month‑end close. Profit Optimization & Resource Allocation Manage the end‑to‑end P&L with disciplined resource allocation, ensuring spend effectiveness, gross margin enhancement, and cost productivity across COGS and operating expenses. Partner with cross‑functional leaders to embed portfolio optimization and strategic funding choices aligned to category priorities and ROI. Balance Sheet, Controls & Financial Health Oversee balance sheet governance, including provisions, working capital dynamics, and financial control activities. Lead impairment analysis and partner with global finance teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Enterprise Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance, Sales Finance, Marketing, Supply, and Innovation to ensure integrated category planning and execution. Support enterprise initiatives such as LRP, productivity programs, procurement efforts, innovation planning, and cross‑category initiatives. Represent Finance with an enterprise mindset—driving consistency, improving ways of working, and uplifting financial capability across teams. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in Finance Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Finance Experience with leading and driving transformational change and cultural development Professional finance experience at a senior level. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to enable confident, timely decisions while balancing regulatory compliance, business continuity, and risk mitigation. Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for senior leaders. Proven experience leading end‑to‑end P&L ownership in a complex, multi‑brand category or business unit. Strong command of financial planning, forecasting, commercial finance, and cost optimization. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify key insights, and translate them into actionable recommendations. Executive‑level presence with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders constructively. Ability to lead through ambiguity and shape strategic decisions. Strong communication skills—able to simplify complex concepts and drive clarity at all levels. Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across Marketing, Sales, Supply, Innovation and other teams in a matrixed organization. Preferred Skills: MBA or Master's degree in related field Professional certification (i.e., CPA, CIMA, ACCA or local equivalent) Experience providing management insight and value-added analysis for complex issues Relationship builder and ability to develop others Ability to effectively use negotiation and conflict resolution skills Capability to lead, influence and work in a complex matrix environment Location: This role is based in based in Warren, NJ, and follows a hybrid model, requiring an in-office presence of 3 days per week. Compensation: The salary range for this role is: $230,903 - $317,490 plus a 25% on-target annual bonus. #Li-Hybrid Benefits Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering. Job Posting End Date 2026-05-16 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. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. Accommodation Requests If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. 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