Carla Theunissen
About Carla Theunissen
Carla Theunissen serves as the Finance Manager for Africa at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in finance, having held various roles in the FMCG sector and earned her Chartered Accountant designation from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Carla Theunissen serves as the Finance Manager for Africa at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the financial operations and strategic planning within the region for five years. In her role, she focuses on delivering financial insights and support that drive business performance.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current role, Carla worked at Brown-Forman in various finance positions. She was a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst for Africa from 2017 to 2019, and before that, she served as a Finance Analyst for IMEA from 2014 to 2017. Both roles were based in Cape Town, where she developed her expertise in financial analysis and commercial finance.
Education and Qualifications
Carla Theunissen studied at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting from 2003 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting in 2006. Additionally, she achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) in 2010.
Experience in the FMCG Sector
Carla has extensive experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Her career includes a position as a Finance Planner at The South African Breweries from 2012 to 2013. Throughout her career, she has focused on providing essential finance support and driving valuable insights, particularly within large FMCG companies.
Achievements in Finance
At Brown-Forman, Carla has been instrumental in value creation within the finance department. Her strong commercial and finance experience has allowed her to contribute significantly to the financial strategies and operational efficiencies of the organization.