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Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at Ecom Experts | Shopify Plus Agency
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Company: Ecom Experts | Shopify Plus Agency
Location: Cairo, Egypt
About Us
Hey there, fellow e-commerce enthusiasts!
We are a team of Shopify development experts that take pride in providing top-notch services to online stores.
Our team specializes in Shopify development for enterprise-level Shopify Plus stores, and we handle the entire Shopify setup and code. Our aim is to ensure that your online store has a clean and well-organized infrastructure that can handle millions of orders.
Our team is composed of 107 members and rapidly growing. We were founded in Montreal back in 2012, and we work remotely on a fixed 9am-5pm EST schedule.
Our goal is to become the go-to agency for Shopify development work among enterprise brands. We believe in providing our clients with high-quality services that exceed their expectations.
So, if you're looking for a team to join for the next level in your international career, look no further!
Fill out the contacts form below with as much detail as you can. And we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Role
What You'll Do
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Own and drive the company's overall financial strategy, planning, and forecasting in alignment with growth objectives
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to evaluate strategic opportunities, including new product lines, market expansion, and M&A activity
- Present financial performance, insights, and recommendations to the board and executive stakeholders
Financial Operations
- Oversee all core financial functions including accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and compliance
- Build and manage financial models that reflect the unique economics of ecommerce (CAC, LTV, contribution margins, inventory turns)
- Implement and maintain robust financial controls, processes, and reporting systems
Revenue & Profitability
- Monitor and optimize unit economics across all channels — DTC, marketplace, wholesale
- Analyze performance marketing spend and drive ROI accountability across paid channels
- Lead gross margin improvement initiatives across pricing, COGS, and vendor negotiations
Cash Flow & Fundraising
- Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning
- Lead debt and equity fundraising efforts as needed, including relationships with lenders and investors
- Oversee inventory financing strategies to support growth without overextending cash
Team & Systems
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial tools and ERP/BI systems
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and product to embed financial thinking into the business
What We're Looking For
Required
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership role
- Prior experience in an ecommerce company or digital/performance marketing agency — this is a strong preference
- Deep fluency in ecommerce financial metrics: contribution margin, LTV:CAC, ROAS, inventory turnover, net revenue vs. gross revenue
- Experience building and scaling finance functions from mid-stage to growth-stage
- Strong command of financial modeling, FP&A, and management reporting
- Proven ability to partner effectively with a CEO and across executive teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with Shopify, Amazon, or other major ecommerce platforms from a financial reporting perspective
- Background in venture-backed or PE-backed companies
- Familiarity with multi-entity or international financial structures
- CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required
What Success Looks Like
In your first 90 days, you will have audited our current financial operations, built trusted relationships across the leadership team, and delivered a clear-eyed view of our financial health and top opportunities. Within six months, you will own our financial roadmap, have upgraded our reporting infrastructure, and be a go-to strategic partner for every major business decision.
What We Offer
- Competitive executive compensation package including base salary and performance bonus
- Remote work arrangement
- A seat at the table: direct influence on company strategy and direction
- A collaborative, high-ownership culture with minimal bureaucracy