Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Holdings Company is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.
Are you a finance professional with a passion for driving performance and partnering with operations? We are looking for a Financial Business Controller to join our dynamic team. This mid-level role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, optimise costs, and support operational excellence.
Job Purpose:
Provide strategic financial leadership and analytical support that drives business performance, ensures compliance, and optimises operational efficiency across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to guide financial decisions and improve performance.
• Scenario Planning and Forecasting: Model financial outcomes under various business conditions to support strategic choices.
• Investment Analysis: Evaluate capital expenditures, ROI, and funding strategies.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors, ensuring readiness and transparency.
• Budget Preparation and Monitoring: Assist with the budgeting cycle, track variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Cost Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies and drive initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Internal Controls: implement financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• ERP and Financial Systems Oversight: Ensure systems are optimised for reporting and control.
• Process Improvement: Streamline financial workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Performance Analysis: Track KPIs, profitability, and cost drivers across business units.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Project Evaluation: Support feasibility studies and post-implementation reviews for strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
BCom Management Accounting (CIMA) or similar

Required Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.
• Completion of Articles (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA) with a recognised accounting body.
• Exposure to coordinating with auditors and ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal policies.
• Hands-on experience tracking budget performance, analysing variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Proficiency in using ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) for reporting and control, with some involvement in system improvements.
• Experience compiling and analysing financial reports, dashboards, and key metrics to assess business unit performance.
• Participation in streamlining financial workflows or implementing more efficient reporting practices.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to guide financial decisions and improve performance.
• Scenario Planning and Forecasting: Model financial outcomes under various business conditions to support strategic choices.
• Investment Analysis: Evaluate capital expenditures, ROI, and funding strategies.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors, ensuring readiness and transparency.
• Budget Preparation and Monitoring: Assist with the budgeting cycle, track variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Cost Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies and drive initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Internal Controls: implement financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• ERP and Financial Systems Oversight: Ensure systems are optimised for reporting and control.
• Process Improvement: Streamline financial workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Performance Analysis: Track KPIs, profitability, and cost drivers across business units.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Project Evaluation: Support feasibility studies and post-implementation reviews for strategic initiatives