Reckitt
Senior Financial Analyst - Cost Allocation and Shared Services
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Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Finance Analyst to work with our global FMCG client Reckitt, renowned for brands such as Dettol, Finish, Nurofen, and Air Wick, and to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Stockley Park. This is a full-time temporary role to start as soon as possible and to run for 6 months, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
Role Purpose:
Support the implementation and operation of Reckitt's shared service cost allocation and billing process by managing the calculation, validation and governance of GBS cross-charges across the Group as part of the Finance Transformation initiative
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the end-to-end calculation of GBS cost allocations and cross-charges
- Review, maintain and enhance allocation models to support forecast, interim and year-end billing cycles
- Work closely with Finance, GBS and business stakeholders to validate allocation methodologies, cost drivers and billing structures
- Support the refresh and validation of financial models using actuals and forecast data
- Monitor actual costs against forecast allocations and investigate variances
- Analyse and resolve cost, allocation and billing queries within SAP
- Collaborate with the GBS billing team to ensure timely and accurate execution of service billings
- Ensure all calculations, assumptions and supporting documentation are appropriately controlled, referenced and audit-ready
- Provide insight and recommendations to improve the efficiency, accuracy and governance of the cost allocation process
- Support the successful delivery of Finance Transformation milestones relating to shared service cost recovery and charging
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Skills / Experience
- Qualified or part-qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience).
- Strong finance, management accounting, cost allocation or financial analysis background.
- Advanced Excel skills, including experience building and maintaining financial models.
- Experience working with SAP and investigating transactional and cost data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage large datasets and perform complex reconciliations.
- Proven stakeholder management and communication skills across Finance and operational teams.
- Experience of shared services, intercompany billing, cost allocations or service recharging processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Desirable
- Experience within a large multinational organisation
- Experience supporting Finance Transformation or ERP-enabled change programmes
- Knowledge of transfer pricing, service recharges or intercompany cost recovery processes
- Experience working with shared service centres or global business services organisations
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