Johannesburg, ZAF
50 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst
**Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can: + Develop your career with an international company. + Work for a company recognized globally as a great place to work and one of the most admired companies by Fortune. + Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognized for supporting working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** The role of Senior Financial Analyst is based in Roodepoort within the Established Pharmaceutical Division. Abbott focuses on providing high-quality branded generic medicines across various therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women’s health, cardiometabolic, pain management, and respiratory. What you will do: Planning and Forecasting + Assist with the LBE/Plan process by collating all guidelines from area and division. + Coordinate the information collection process from various departments. + Maintain the calendarized P&L, performance, and exchange variance model per country. + Maintain the departmental and promotional expense planning models per country. + Maintain the standard cost calculation model and relevant analysis of duty, freight, and clearance costs. + Electronic upload of the LBE/Plan information. + Assist in planning and forecasting. + Prepare monthly closing reports. + Support margin improvement initiatives. + Prepare and report capital expenditure budgets. + Coordinate with commercial teams for analytics support. + Maintain expense tracking and ensure compliance. + Review cost center transactions. + Coordinate with finance and commercial functions for accruals and provisions. + Ensure compliance with financial policies. + Lead budgeting, planning, analysis, and reporting for the Africa Region. + Supervise financial close processes. + Meet financial reporting requirements. + Ensure audit readiness. + Participate in strategic business deals and alliances. + Manage P&L and balance sheet transactions. + Conduct regular balance sheet reviews. + Set and follow up on credit terms and relationships with distributors. Business Partnering + Prepare detailed expense variance analysis reports for EPD cost center owners. + Actively partner with cost center owners to monitor expenses and formulate action plans to ensure adherence to plan and LBE targets. + Support the business with ad-hoc analysis as required. General + Assist with internal and external audit queries. + Perform ad-hoc analyses and reports as required by the business. **Qualifications** + **Required** :Completed BCom Accounting degree with 5+ years of Senior Financial Analyst experience. + Candidate who is a registered CA or Eligible to register as a CA is essential + CIMA is advantageous and may be considered. + **Preferred** : Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to influence and motivate others. **Experience** At least 3-5 years of within an FP &A role is essential. Completed articles (preferred) Familiarity with IFRS to ensure proper recording of transactions Costing experience FMCG, Multi-national and multi-market experience beneficial An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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