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