Regional Chief Financial Officer

Regional Finance Director – Egypt

As part of the development and management of our activities in the Middle East we are looking for a Regional Finance Director based in Egypt to lead the finance function across a portfolio of several legal entities in three countries.

Reporting to the Regional Director you will play a key role in structuring, coordinating and steering the region's financial performance. You will oversee all aspects of finance including accounting, financial planning, tax, treasury, internal control, compliance, legal matters and insurance while acting as the primary interface with the Group Finance organization. In this role your main responsibilities will include:

• Financial management and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in compliance with Group requirements
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and coordinate tax reporting with the Group Tax team
• Lead the region annual budget process in collaboration with the operation management team and ensure its monitoring and quarterly updates
• Deliver insightful financial analyses and recommendations to regional and corporate management
• Management and leadership of the finance function
• Lead coordinate and develop the finance teams across the countries within the region
• Contribute to the development of the cost controlling function within the region
• Partner closely with operational managers to enhance financial awareness and support the successful delivery of strategic projects
• Internal control compliance and risk management
• Ensure strong financial governance in the application of administrative and financial procedures as well as the effective use of Group tools
• Maintain compliance with legal, tax, social, insurance and regulatory obligations applicable in the countries within the region
• Manage relationship with auditors, banks, financial advisors, JV partners and other external stakeholders
• Treasury and cash management
• Oversee cash flow forecasts and maintain a strong focus on cash generation
• Monitor collections, debt levels and key treasury indicators
• Identify opportunities to optimize cash generation and improve financial efficiency across the region

You have a strong track record in senior finance leadership roles within an international operational environment. You bring broad expertise across the finance function, encompassing accounting, tax, treasury, financial control and performance management. Comfortable operating in complex and evolving business environments, you provide clear insight and support informed decision-making. You combine this technical credibility with a collaborative approach building effective partnerships with operational teams.

You are known for your rigour, sound judgement and pragmatic approach, and you have the resilience and diplomacy to move initiatives forward in a demanding international environment.

Fluency in English and Arabic is essential to succeed in this regional role.