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Finance Controller - Africa

Finance Controller - Africa

AbbottJohannesburg, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Finance Controller - Africa

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : September 28, 2025

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The Opportunity

  • We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to lead financial operations across multiple countries within our Core Diagnostics Division based in Roodepoort . This role is pivotal in driving strategic financial planning, distributor management, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with strong FP&A capabilities, supply chain insight, and leadership experience in complex, multinational environments
  • What You’ll Do

    inancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across multiple countries. Analyze performance and provide insights to senior leadership.
  • Supply Chain & Distributor Management :

  • Oversee financial operations related to order entry, logistics, and distributor performance. Optimize working capital and ensure accurate reporting.
  • ERP & Systems Transformation :

  • Support ERP upgrades (SAP S / 4HANA preferred), ensuring scalable and compliant financial systems.
  • Compliance & Controls :

  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to FCPA, IFRS, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
  • Leadership & Talent Development :

  • Manage and mentor finance teams, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Drive talent development and succession planning.
  • Business Partnering :

  • Provide financial counsel for deal evaluations, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial modeling and investment analysis.
  • Operational Excellence :

  • Ensure timely reconciliations, monitor DSO, receivables, and capital purchases. Maintain and update SOPs for finance functions.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Finance, or Finance related is essential
  • Additional qualification as CA(SA) or CIMA, CPA, ACCA is essential
  • Background

  • Minimum 10 years in finance, with at least 3 years in people management.
  • Proven track record in FP&A  is essential and supply chain / distributor management.
  • Experience in medical / pharma or FMCG industries highly desirable.
  • Big Audit background and experience in multinational organizations.
  • Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; SAP S / 4HANA experience beneficial.
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