Overview
Finance Manager Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at Acwa
Title: Finance Manager
Company: Acwa
Location: Cairo, Egypt
We are seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Finance to lead and execute financial activities in the region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and high-quality decision support to the business.
You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic initiatives.
Role Overview:
The Manager, Finance will be responsible for end-to-end financial management including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial analysis. The role also requires strong stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and continuous process improvement to support business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by coordinating with multiple departments
- Manage and monitor cash flow forecasting to ensure optimal liquidity
- Track budget vs. actual performance and highlight key variances to senior management
- Support working capital management initiatives to improve financial efficiency
2. Financial Reporting & MIS
- Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics
- Ensure consistency, reliability, and transparency of financial information
- Drive the implementation and effective use of ERP systems for reporting, invoicing, and budgeting
3. Financial Analysis & Business Partnering
- Perform detailed financial analysis including trend analysis, variance analysis, and profitability assessments
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Partner with Business Development, Operations, and other internal teams to provide financial guidance
4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee and ensure timely filing of all direct and indirect taxes
- Monitor compliance with local laws, regulations, and corporate policies
- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to financial governance frameworks
5. Stakeholder & Audit Coordination
- Liaise with internal stakeholders including Corporate Finance, Risk, and Tax teams
- Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits
- Support banking relationships and assist in arranging financing facilities where required
6. Financial Models & Controls
- Maintain and update financial models and project plans
- Identify and highlight deviations from financial plans and recommend corrective actions
- Implement and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
7. Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to achieve high performance
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven work environment
- Ensure alignment with organizational people management policies and practices
8. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
- Drive and support change initiatives aligned with organizational goals
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA, Degree in Finance
- 8–10 years of progressive finance experience within a multinational organization
- Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and compliance
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial analysis and commercial acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Experience working across diverse cultural and regional environments
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and financial tools