About the Role
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualification is an advantage.
Typically 7–10+ years of relevant experience in finance leadership, finance business partnering, or plant / country finance roles.
Strong preference for experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food production, industrial operations, or similarly process-driven environments.
Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow, working capital, controls, and finance operations.
Comfortable leading finance in a build-up / expansion environment rather than only in a mature, static organisation.
Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is highly desirable.
Hands-on, organised, and able to work with both operational teams and senior management.
Confident user of ERP systems and Excel; experience with Business Central or similar systems is a plus.
High integrity, strong ownership mindset, and ability to operate with pace and discipline.
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.
About Us
Mexilla Food Industries LLC is being established in Egypt as part of TURKA Organization, a growing international food manufacturing platform headquartered in Poland. TURKA operates production sites in Poland and Spain and is expanding further in the Mediterranean region. The group focuses on tortillas and related bread products, serves international markets, supports private label partnerships, and emphasizes quality, food safety, and operational excellence. This makes Mexilla a rare opportunity for high-calibre finance professionals who want to build a finance function from the ground up while working closely with an experienced international headquarters team.
Role Summary
The Finance Manager will build and lead the local finance function of Mexilla Food Industries LLC, while working closely with Poland HQ. This role is expected to combine commercial finance, control, reporting, cash management, launch support, and team leadership. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in a fast-growing, hands-on manufacturing environment and capable of translating group expectations into a disciplined local finance setup.
Success Measures in the First 12 Months
A reliable monthly closing and reporting routine is established and delivered on time to Poland HQ.
Cash planning, approval discipline, and payment controls are functioning in a practical and transparent way.
The Egypt finance team operates with clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths.
Material control gaps are identified early and corrected with workable local processes.
Budget / forecast and actual performance reporting become usable management tools rather than purely accounting outputs.
Why Join Mexilla / TURKA Organization
Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up in a new international manufacturing platform.
Direct exposure to Poland HQ and senior group leadership.
Real impact on plant launch, business scale-up, controls, and future growth in the region.
A chance to join a group that combines entrepreneurial speed with growing international reach and manufacturing depth.