Overview
Financial Controller/FP&A Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Abbott
Position: Financial Controller (FP&A)
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 developmentwith 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 fordiversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Johannesburg location in the Abbott Nutrition.
Our
nutrition business
develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, Pedia Sure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Financial Controller
will develop appropriate financial strategies and implement programs with
administrative excellence
in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives. Partner with General Manager, support him in key decisions and ensure responsible investment decisions. Provide financial counsel and analysis for proposed
strategic growth
initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Meet all financial reporting requirements within agreed upon timelines. Provide timely, accurate and insightful analysis which providessenior managementnecessary information with which to address variances and develop corrective actions.
Identify Business Issues:
Anticipate and identify business issues (including performance gaps, opportunities and emerging needs) forsenior managementand develop appropriate action plans to maximize business profitability and performance against key metrics.
Financial Planning:
Develop financial plans/forecasts (including annual plans, LBE’s, etc) that are accurate, well written and professionally presented forsenior managementreview, and properly supported and gated.
Financial Achievement:
Achieve financial commitments including Plans, and LBE’s for both full year and quarterly periods while preventing surprises through financial planning excellence and staying close to the business.
Apply Market/Operations Knowledge:
Incorporate thorough knowledge of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and key business drivers in our financial planning, reporting and analysis, with emphasis on leveraging this knowledge to affect business strategies and decisions.
Internal Controls:
Assure compliance with Abbott CFM’s and GAAP [or local statutory requirements] and the integrity of our financial planning, reporting and analysis and related processes.
Business Counsel:
Provide meaningful,transparentand value-added analysis and counsel to management (GM) to influence and directly support decision-making and development of business strategies and tactics that maximize economic profitability and long-term success.
Organization/Development:
Attracttop talent, train and develo…
Title: Financial Controller/FP&A
Company: Abbott
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Management, Finance & Banking
