Senior Financial Analyst

Abbott; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Roodepoort, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Established Pharmaceuticals Division. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and business partnering across the Africa Region to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decisions.

The role requires a BCom Accounting degree and 5+ years in a similar finance role, with CA(SA) eligibility advantageous.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree required.
• 5+ years experience in a Senior Financial Analyst or similar finance role.
• CIMA or CA(SA) qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, planning, forecasting and reporting across Africa Region.
• Coordinate planning processes and data collection incl. system uploads.
• Prepare monthly close reports and performance analyses.
• Maintain P&L, exchange variance, expense planning and standard cost models.
• Drive margin improvement and provide commercial analytics support.
• Monitor capex budgets and balance sheet transactions.
• Partner with leaders to analyse variances and drive corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and audit standards.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

BCom Accounting degree

CA(SA) eligibility/qualification

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

In Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD)

We are dedicated to providing high-quality branded generic medicines across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women’s health, cardiometabolic health, pain management, and respiratory care. Our focus is on improving access to trusted healthcare solutions that help people live healthier lives.

The Opportunity

Senior Financial Analyst

Roodepoort, South Africa

We are looking for a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Financial Analyst to join our Established Pharmaceuticals Division. This role plays a key part in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, business partnering, and driving financial performance across the Africa Region. You will collaborate closely with finance and commercial teams to deliver actionable insights, ensure compliance, and support strategic business decisions.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead and support budgeting, planning, forecasting, and reporting activities across the Africa Region.
• Coordinate LBE and annual planning processes, including data collection and system uploads.
• Prepare monthly financial close reports and performance analyses.
• Maintain P&L, exchange variance, expense planning, and standard cost models.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives and provide commercial analytics support.
• Prepare and monitor capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage expense tracking, accruals, provisions, and cost center reviews.
• Partner with business leaders to analyze variances, monitor financial performance, and develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, reporting requirements, and audit standards.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews and oversee P&L and balance sheet transactions.
• Participate in strategic business initiatives, distributor management, and business growth projects.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses and insights to support business decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:

• BCom Accounting degree.
• 5+ years' experience in a Senior Financial Analyst or similar finance role.
• Ideally Completed CIMA or Registered CA(SA) or eligible to register as a CA(SA) is advantageous

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Leadership ability with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate across multiple functions.

If you are looking to grow your career with a globally recognized healthcare leader while making a meaningful impact across the Africa Region, we would love to hear from you.