Finance Controller - Africa at 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

• Financial 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.