Chief Financial Officer

The CFO is the architect of the Company's financial credibility: owning financial strategy, project-level profitability and investor-grade reporting across a multi-project portfolio, and acting as the direct counterpart for investors and due diligence teams. It suits someone who has run finance in a project-driven, cash-sensitive business and has been through a capital raise or investor due diligence. Key Responsibility: - Strategic Finance & Investment Readiness: Lead the financial side of fundraising: model, - valuation inputs, data room, due-diligence responses. - Own the 4-year business plan and targets, tied to - pipeline, slate and capacity. - Advise on deal terms, use of proceeds, post- - investment reporting and covenants. - Support ESOP design from the financial side: dilution, - vesting economics, valuation. Project & Portfolio Finance: - Own production budgeting, cost control and margin tracking per project, plus a consolidated portfolio view. - Forecast project cash flow across client, broadcaster and sponsor payment cycles and production advances. - Set approval and variance controls so overruns are flagged before they hit cash. Treasury & Cash Management: - Maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast and a 12-month outlook. - Manage banking relationships, working capital, FX exposure and financing options Reporting & Governance: - Deliver monthly management accounts, project P&Ls and board/investor packs on a fixed cadence. - Own statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance in Egypt (corporate tax, VAT, withholding, social insurance) and any multi-entity requirements. - Build the controls, policies, and delegation-of-authority framework investors expect. Systems & Team: - Lead and develop the finance team (accounting, payables/receivables, payroll liaison). - Select and implement ERP and reporting tools that give real-time project visibility. - Partner with HR on payroll cost structure, headcount planning, and compensation economics. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics; CPA, ACCA, CMA or CFA required (MBA is a plus). - 12+ years in finance, including 5+ years as CFO, Finance Director, or Head of Finance. - Core requirement: proven experience in a project-based business such as media, production, advertising, events or construction. - Hands-on experience in a fundraising, M&A or investor due diligence process; you have built or defended a financial model in front of investors. - Strong Egyptian tax, audit and statutory compliance knowledge. - Fluent English and Arabic.