Managerial : Management Accountant / Financial Business Analyst (Public sector - Health)

Isilumko Staffing (Jhb); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in South Africa seeks a Manager: Business Analyst / Management Accountant to drive financial strategy and performance analysis in the healthcare sector. The candidate should possess a BCom Finance degree, CIMA certification, and at least 8 years of financial analysis experience. Responsibilities include developing business analysis tools, overseeing budgets, and leading a high-performing team. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and management accounting.
• Strong understanding of public sector compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• No less than 8 years' cost management and financial analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business analysis and reporting tools.
• Conduct analysis of business data for strategic objectives.
• Deliver reports and presentations for authorities.
• Provide financial support to enhance skills transfer.
• Manage the management accounting function.
• Lead costing and pricing strategy.
• Track key business indicators.
• Support procurement evaluations with financial insights.
• Monitor budget performance and provide recommendations.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee the annual budgeting cycle.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Strategic reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Proactive mindset

Education

BCom Finance related degree

CIMA

Matric

Tools

ORACLE

ERP systems

Job description

Location

Johannesburg

Industry

Pathology & Diagnostic Services

Overview

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.

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