Abbott
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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