Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SSC Egypt

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance management for a large-scale industrial manufacturing group operating across multiple production sites.

This role is open to internationally experienced finance leaders with strong backgrounds in manufacturing, listed-company standards, and complex industrial environments. Candidates from Europe, South Africa, and other developed industrial markets are encouraged to apply. Relocation support is available.

The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving financial discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Develop and execute the company s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and sustainability
• Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and capital allocation decisions
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team
• Drive financial transformation initiatives, including systems, policies, internal controls, and reporting frameworks

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Strengthen internal controls across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and cash management
• Ensure compliance with governance, disclosure, and regulatory standards
• Lead engagement with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies

Manufacturing & Operational Finance (Cable / Electrical Products)

• Lead industrial costing and margin analysis across complex manufacturing operations
• Oversee raw-material cost visibility (copper, aluminium, polymers, steel, and consumables)
• Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, variances, and working capital
• Partner with operations and commercial teams on pricing, product mix, profitability, and CAPEX decisions

Treasury, Liquidity & Capital Structure

• Manage liquidity planning, cash-flow forecasting, and banking relationships
• Oversee treasury activities including trade finance, hedging, and foreign-exchange exposure
• Optimize capital structure to support growth and capital-investment programs
• Provide financial oversight on major supplier and long-term commercial contracts

Risk Management & Governance

• Embed enterprise-wide risk management covering financial, operational, and market risks
• Strengthen internal audit readiness and remediation processes
• Enhance governance frameworks, delegation of authority, and financial policies

Finance Systems & Digital Transformation

• Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, EPM, and finance systems
• Ensure integration between finance, manufacturing, and operational data platforms
• Drive automation, analytics, and management dashboards
• Safeguard financial data integrity and compliance with data-protection regulations

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop high-performing finance teams across FP&A, accounting, treasury, and costing
• Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Develop succession plans and strengthen finance capability across the organization

Key Success Measures

• EBITDA and margin improvement
• Cash conversion cycle optimization
• Forecast accuracy and financial transparency
• Cost control and margin discipline
• Strength of governance and internal controls
• Return on invested capital (ROIC)