Finance Controller - Africa

AbbottJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

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Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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