Group Manager: Financial Planning & Analysis

Medi Clinic; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced financial analyst to enhance operational performance through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with BI tools are essential. This role offers a hybrid workplace and aligns with the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 5-8 years’ relevant experience in a financial management environment.
• Specialization in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide management information to improve operational performance.
• Utilise Business Intelligence (BI) tools to support forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial planning and modelling principles

Advanced Excel

SAP Group Reporting

Business Intelligence (BI)

Critical evaluation

Quantitative analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree in a quantitative field

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, CFA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP Group Reporting

Excel

Job description

Mediclinic Group Services| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 01/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Gaylin Daniels
Reference number: 61133
Workplace Type:Hybrid
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To perform financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting and provide management information to improve operational performance, financial governance and the achievement of the company’s financial strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To perform financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting and provide management information to improve operational performance, financial governance and the achievement of the company’s financial strategy.

Provide high-quality financial analysis from financial and operational data to identify key drivers and trends to provide insight to senior management. Communicate possible impacts on the business, improvement gaps or performance shortfalls to inform senior management decision-making.

Deliver informed forecasts, high-quality decision support and actionable insights to provide visibility into future outcomes, identify risks and opportunities, and inform operational and strategic decisions.

Utilise Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., KPIs, predictice modeling, data mining, etc) to support monthly forecasting and annual budget attainment.

Perform ad hoc analysis to deliver decision-ready insights that improves performance.

Continuously refine and improve financial planning and analysis processes incorporating best practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree in a quantitative field such as Accounting or Business Management ,Actuarial Science,Mathematical Statistics or Mathematics.

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Qualified Chartered Accountant: CA (SA), CFA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5-8 years’ relevant experience in an financial management environment with specialization in financial planning and analysis.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions and various departments, i.e. to build meaningful and trusting working relationships
• Financial planning and modelling principles and tools, i.e. Advanced Excel, SAP Group Reporting, CFIN, and others.
• Financial acumen and industry awareness and insight
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Business Intelligence (BI), reporting- and ‘Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting’ tools
• Systems thinking with an understanding of the interactions and interdependencies of business information
• Critical evaluation and ability to challenge the existing processes
• Advanced computer software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages
• Structural thinking skills

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Group Services, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile