Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: CFODepartment: FinanceReporting to: CEO | Founder Industry Focus: Events / Contracting / FitoutLocation: Cairo, EgyptEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout Media Land GroupMedia Land Group is a leading creative and experiential agency based in Dubai, known for delivering bold, high-impact events, exhibitions, and activations across the region. We collaborate with global brands, visionary artists, and local institutions to turn ideas into unforgettable audience experiences.Our multidisciplinary team thrives at the intersection of creativity and execution — blending strategy, storytelling, and precision to bring every event to life. If you are detail-obsessed, deadline-driven, and thrive in fast-paced environments, we invite you to help us raise the bar on every production we touch.Role OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on, commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and build the finance function in Egypt within a project-driven environment.This role goes beyond traditional finance reporting, requiring a leader who can build financial structure, enforce discipline, and take full ownership of financial performance across projects—from pricing and tendering through execution and project closure—while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO in driving profitability and business growth.Key Responsibilities:• Build, structure, and lead the entire finance function in Egypt, establishing strong financial policies, controls, and governance frameworks. • Oversee full financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and cash flow management, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with accounting standards and management requirements. • Maintain strong financial control and liquidity management, ensuring sufficient cash flow to support operations and project execution. • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the company and projects, implementing strict cost control measures. • Lead financial evaluation of projects at pre-award stage, including feasibility studies, cost analysis, and assessment of expected profitability and margins. • Monitor project financial performance during execution by tracking actual vs. planned costs and proactively addressing variances. • Conduct post-project financial analysis to evaluate actual profitability and capture insights for continuous improvement. • Review and approve project pricing, commercial proposals, and participate in tender evaluations to ensure target margins while maintaining competitiveness. • Assess financial risks associated with contracts and projects, supporting informed decision-making prior to commitment. • Act as a strategic partner to the CEO by providing clear financial insights and recommendations to support growth and business decisions. • Prepare and present weekly and monthly financial reports and insights to the CEO, supporting strategic and operational decision-making. • Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, overseeing financing structures, guarantees, and cash flow optimization. • Ensure full compliance with Egyptian financial regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements while maintaining strong governance. • Oversee company assets and financial records, ensuring proper controls, accountability, and transparency across all financial areas.Candidate Profile:• 10–15+ years of experience in finance. • Proven leadership experience in a senior role (CFO / Finance Director / Head of Finance). • Strong background in project-based industries such as Contracting, Fit-out, Construction, or Events. • Strong expertise in financial planning & analysis, cost control, and financial management. • Proven experience in project financial management, pricing, and tendering. • Experience in building or restructuring finance functions. • Strong understanding of project-driven business models and margin optimization.Technical Skills• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics is a plus). • Strong financial modeling, reporting, and analytical capabilities. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.Leadership & Personal Traits• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into business decisions. • Hands-on, execution-driven leadership style. • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Why This Role• Opportunity to build and lead a full finance function from the ground up. • Direct impact on project profitability and business performance. • Strategic partnership with executive leadership. • Exposure to multi-market operations (Egypt, UAE, KSA).