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Job Title
Managerial : Management Accountant / Financial Business Analyst (Public sector - Health)
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
8 to 12 years
Salary
R85000 to R95000
Job Published
05 October 2025
Job Reference No.
3715073815

Job Description

Location: Johannesburg 
Industry: Pathology & Diagnostic Services


Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making? Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, analytics, and performance management? If so, we want you to lead the charge in transforming business intelligence within one of South Africa’s most vital healthcare sectors.

About the Role:


As the Manager: Business Analyst / Management Accountant, you’ll be at the forefront of financial strategy, performance analysis, and compliance reporting. Your insights will shape decisions at the highest levels—from provincial health authorities to parliamentary briefings—while driving operational excellence across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement cutting-edge business analysis and reporting tools to elevate performance
Conduct in-depth analysis of business data to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Design and deliver high-impact reports and presentations for provincial and parliamentary authorities, ensuring full compliance with entity, Department of Health, National Treasury, and PFMA regulations
Provide technical and financial support across departments to foster skills transfer and financial literacy
Direct and manage the management accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to Accounting and Executive Authorities
Lead the costing and pricing strategy to ensure sustainable and competitive service delivery

Track and report key business indicators to senior management, enabling real-time performance monitoring
Support procurement evaluations with financial insights and risk assessments
Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide actionable recommendations
Manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with policies and continuous professional growth
Oversee the annual budgeting cycle from planning to execution

 What You Bring:


Proven experience in financial analysis, management accounting, and strategic reporting
Strong understanding of public sector compliance frameworks (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc.)
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Non-negotiables:

CIMA

Matric

Completed BCom Finance related degree

No less than 8 years' cost management and financial analysis experience, no less than 3 years' holding a Manager title 

Must come from a Management Accounting environment 

Familiar with ORACLE / ERP systems 

Strong influencer

Advanced computer literacy

Clear credit record 

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