CFO Africa (F/M/NB)

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.

bioMérieux is present in 45 countries worldwide with more than 100 employees in Africa with presence in 6 countries: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Egypt, Kenya.and Nigeria.

Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture. 

We are looking for an Africa Region CFO who will work and grow within the Finance department and will report to the CFO EMEA within a team of 10 co-workers. The position is located in the Region : Ivory Coast, Egypt, Kenya or South Africa.

What will be your mission ?

Position details :  

• Support management in the financial implications of business activities to improve profitability, cash generation and return on the capital employed;
• Be an active & contributive business partner in building sustainable growth
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, provide financial forecasting, budgets, performance analysis, investment monitoring,
• Ensure tax, legal and financial compliance
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place
• Evaluate and advise s on the impact of strategic planning, new projects/investments of acquisitions
• Lead corporate projects
• Organize the financial activities in the cluster leveraging SSC organization
• Develop and manage a team of direct and indirect reports of about 17 people across the Cluster

Who are you?

Knowledge and skills: BA/BS in Finance, with 10+years of relevant experience in Finance and 3-5year of management experience

Talents and qualities: ability to partner with and lead and influence multiple teams responsible for complex operations.

Fluent English & French

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.