Head Of Finance - FMCG

Coffee Atelier

The Role
We are looking for a Financial Controller to build and own the finance function. This is a hands-on, build-from-the-ground-up role: today the company runs without regular management reporting, and our financial systems and records need to be brought to a professional standard. The Controller will establish reliable reporting, clean up our records, get our ERP working properly, and lead the finance team. The CEO is not from a finance background this role exists to give the business clear, trustworthy financial visibility and a finance function that runs without daily oversight from the CEO.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting and visibility
Produce a complete monthly management report P&L, cash position, and receivables / payables aging delivered by a fixed date each month.
Develop segment-level reporting that shows profitability separately for equipment distribution, FMCG, and aftersales.
Provide the CEO with clear, plain-language commentary on what the numbers mean and what they require.
Records and controls
Establish and maintain accurate customer accounts and statements; know what every customer owes and for how long.
Implement basic financial controls and processes across collections, payables, and inventory.
Manage cash flow, including short-term forecasting to anticipate liquidity needs ahead of time.
Systems
Take ownership of the company's Odoo ERP accounting module bring it to full, reliable operation, or make and execute a clear recommendation if it cannot meet the company's needs.
Ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and properly recorded in the system.
Compliance
Oversee tax compliance and statutory filings, and manage the relationship with external auditors.
Ensure the company meets all Egyptian financial reporting and regulatory obligations.
Team
Lead and develop the four-person finance team; set clear expectations and standards.
Within the first months, assess the team's capability and structure, and recommend any changes needed to build a high-performing department.
First 90 Days
We expect the Controller to focus first on stabilizing monthly reporting and assessing the state of the books and the team and to give the CEO an honest diagnosis of what they find. A clear, structured 90-day plan will be discussed at interview.