CFO Experience Construction industry

CFO Experience Construction industry 18-20 years

Fluent Arabic & English (written and spoken)

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel for modeling and analysis)
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics)
• Familiarity with construction-specific financial systems (cost control, project accounting, contract management software)

Proficiency in financial modeling, BI tools, and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute the corporate financial strategy, ensuring alignment with the companys growth objectives and risk appetite.
2. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across all projects and business units.
3. Ensure robust cost control and project accounting systems are in place to monitor profitability, cash cycles, and project-specific risks.
4. Lead all funding, banking, and investor relations activities, including negotiations for loans, guarantees, and credit facilities.
5. Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local tax laws, and regulatory frameworks.
6. Implement strong internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance structures.
7. Partner with the CEO and Board Members, joint ventures, and investment strategies.
8. Provide leadership to the finance team, including mentoring, succession planning, and capability building.
9. Oversee tax planning and optimization while ensuring full compliance with regulations.
10. Present financial insights and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee to support high-impact decisions.

Job Qualifications:

1. Education

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting (masters degree in finance/business administration or MBA strongly preferred).

• Professional certifications preferred: CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent.

1. Experience

• Minimum 1820 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 6 years in a senior financial

1. Technical Knowledge

• Strong experience in managing multi-billion EGP project portfolios, with knowledge of cost control and project finance in EPC or mega projects.
• Proven experience in fundraising, capital restructuring, and negotiations with banks and investors.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS, local tax regulations, corporate finance, and treasury management.
• Exposure to international operations and cross-border financing arrangements is an advantage.

Competencies Required:

1. Construction Finance Expertise deep knowledge of project-based accounting, reporting, cost-to-complete analysis, retention accounting, and subcontractor payment cycles.
2. Strategic Financial Leadership ability to align financial planning with corporate strategy and drive long-term business sustainability.
3. Treasury & Funding Management strong track record in cash flow optimization, debt structuring, and liquidity management.
4. Risk & Compliance Management proven capacity to implement internal controls, audit frameworks, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
5. Analytical & Decision-Making Skills advanced skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.
6. Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement strong experience negotiating with banks, auditors, regulators, and JV partners.

Integrity & Governance unwavering commitment to ethics, transparency, and compliance in financial reporting.