Finance Manager (FMCG or F&B Background)

• Establish the local finance framework for the Egypt operation, including reporting routines, approval flows, document discipline, and control standards aligned with group expectations.• Own monthly management reporting to Poland HQ, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, capex, working capital, and variance analysis.• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and short- and medium-term financial planning for the Egypt business.• Manage cash flow planning, local banking relationships, payment prioritisation, and liquidity visibility in coordination with global treasury / CFO.• Support plant launch, ramp-up, and business scaling by ensuring finance is embedded into operational processes from day one.• Review commercial terms, key contracts, lease obligations, and major spend items from a finance and control perspective.• Oversee local compliance readiness across accounting, tax, payroll-related finance matters, and statutory reporting, in coordination with the Chief Accountant and external advisers.• Supervise the local finance team and act as the direct line manager of the Chief Accountant and other local finance staff.• Coordinate the work of auditors, tax advisers, banks, and other relevant external stakeholders.• Drive internal controls, segregation of duties, documentation standards, and corrective actions where control gaps are identified.• Support ERP / finance system implementation or improvement, with particular attention to reporting quality, reconciliations, and data discipline.• Prepare financial materials and decision support for senior management, the Global CFO, and board / shareholder discussions where required.