Chief Financial Officer

Job DescriptionYour responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Providing proactive financial leadership for the Company by developing analytical and financial insight for all long and short-term decisions, including resource allocation outcomes and processes, country investments, and external business partnershipsAnalyzing company operating results and proactively identify areas of potential concern, initiating corrective action when necessary, and identify innovative ways to improve business volume and profitEstablishing and managing financial control processes, including quarterly and annual financial planning, goal setting, and target monitoring, as well as budgetary and purchasing controlsDriving all company reporting activities, ensuring financial results' integrity, timely preparation and, when necessary, presentation to relevant business stakeholdersManaging relations with external auditors and stakeholders, and prepare the company for all relevant regulatory and tax audits by ensuring adherence to necessary financial, administrative and corporate complianceDriving effective staffing, selection, development, retention and motivation, across Finance, as well as overall group capability developmentDriving compliance to corporate governance requirementsKey interfaces include: Sandoz Country Head; P&O Head; Head of OTC Marketing, Functional Heads, Regional/Global Finance HeadsYou’ll ReceiveCompetitive market related salaryLearning & development opportunitiesSubstantial medical aid subsidyGroup Life benefits, including dread disease coverCompany paid medical aid gap coverGenerous leave policy, including parental leaveWhy consider Sandoz?Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!The future is ours to shape!#SandozRole RequirementsCA (SA), Post-graduate qualification in Commerce / Finance or relatedProficient in English (written and spoken)ExperienceExtensive experience (10 – 12 years) in financial administration roles, with a record of increasing responsibility and scopeExcellent exposure to financial modelling & control process designThorough understanding of relevant tax, governance codes and regulatory environment5-10 years leadership exposure at a senior levelCommitment To Diversity & InclusionSandoz embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.The Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process