Director of Finance

Formulate and execute the company's overarching financial strategy to support aggressive business expansion, land bank acquisition, and project delivery goals. Partner with the Board and Executive Committee on long-term capital allocation, corporate restructuring, merger & acquisition (M&A) opportunities, and joint venture (JV) structures. Direct five-to-ten-year financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning tailored to macro-economic changes, currency fluctuations, and Egyptian real estate market cycles. Strategically structure and secure complex project financing solutions, including commercial bank loans, syndicated facilities, non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs), securitization programs, and sukuk/corporate bonds. Maintain top-tier relationships with local and international financial institutions, investment banks, rating agencies, and corporate auditors. Manage high-volume corporate cash flows, treasury operations, foreign exchange (FX) exposure, and working capital optimization across all operating entities and project developments. Oversee financial appraisal models for new land acquisitions, commercial assets, hospitality projects, and mixed-use real estate developments. Partner with Development, Engineering, and Procurement units to enforce strict Project Cost Controls, Value Engineering reviews, and Budgeting for mega-construction projects. Direct revenue recognition frameworks, pricing strategies, and collection schedules for B2C residential sales and B2C/B2B commercial leases/sales. Ensure strict financial control, accounting integrity, and full compliance with Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Lead relationships with statutory tax authorities, managing corporate tax strategies, ZATCA/e-invoicing integrations (where applicable), real estate property taxes, and VAT compliance. Direct internal/external financial audits, board reporting, and executive financial dashboards, ensuring total transparency and zero audit non-compliance. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance, treasury, accounting, and project control organization. Foster a culture of high accountability, data integrity, strategic thinking, and process automation across the finance function.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a reputable university. Minimum of 20+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in Egyptian Real Estate Development & Construction industry. Advanced qualifications such as CFA, CPA, CMA, or an MBA from a top-tier university are highly preferred. Proven, demonstrable track record of structuring and negotiating multi-billion EGP real estate financing deals, bank facilities, and debt capital market instruments in Egypt. Expert mastery of Egyptian financial regulations, banking laws (CBE guidelines), tax frameworks, real estate revenue recognition models, and local macroeconomic drivers. High proficiency with Tier-1 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi) and advanced financial modeling software. Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) with exceptional board-level presentation and negotiation skills.