Head OF Finance - FMCG

About Coffee AtelierCoffee Atelier is a specialty coffee company and the sole authorized distributor of La Marzocco in Egypt. Weoperate across three business lines: professional espresso equipment distribution, FMCG products(plant-based milks and matcha) sold through modern trade and HoReCa, and a technical aftersalesoperation maintaining a growing installed base of machines. We are a profitable, growing business of around45 people, and we are now building the management structure to support the next five years of growth.The RoleWe 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 ourfinancial systems and records need to be brought to a professional standard. The Controller will establishreliable reporting, clean up our records, get our ERP working properly, and lead the finance team. The CEOis not from a finance background — this role exists to give the business clear, trustworthy financial visibilityand a finance function that runs without daily oversight from the CEO. Key ResponsibilitiesReporting 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, andaftersales. • Provide the CEO with clear, plain-language commentary on what the numbers mean and what theyrequire.Records and controls • Establish and maintain accurate customer accounts and statements; know what every customer owes andfor 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, ormake 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 neededto build a high-performing department.First 90 DaysWe expect the Controller to focus first on stabilizing monthly reporting and assessing the state of thebooks and the team — and to give the CEO an honest diagnosis of what they find. A clear, structured90-day plan will be discussed at interview. • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accountant, in a company ofcomparable or larger size. • Experience in distribution, trading, retail, or another inventory- and import-driven business. • A professional accounting qualification (Egyptian CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent). • Hands-on experience with ERP systems; experience with Odoo is a strong advantage. • A track record of building or improving financial reporting and processes from a low base. • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team. • Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues. • Fluent English and Arabic. • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accountant, in a company ofcomparable or larger size. • Experience in distribution, trading, retail, or another inventory- and import-driven business. • A professional accounting qualification (Egyptian CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent). • Hands-on experience with ERP systems; experience with Odoo is a strong advantage. • A track record of building or improving financial reporting and processes from a low base. • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team. • Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues. • Fluent English and Arabic.