Finance Controller - Africa

Finance Controller - Africa page is loaded## Finance Controller - Africalocations : South Africa - Johannesburgtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : September 19, 2025 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id : ##

• JOB DESCRIPTION :
• 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.
• Working at Abbott
• At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to :
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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.
• The base pay for this position is
• N / AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.##
• JOB FAMILY :
• General / Shared Services##
• DIVISION :
• CRLB Core Lab##
• LOCATION :
• South Africa >

Johannesburg : Abbott Place##

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