As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to further develop, improve and sustain the accounting, financial reporting, budget, forecasting, compliance and financial analysis processes for H.B. Fuller Egypt / Middle East in order to support the growth of the region.

The Finance Manager is responsible and accountable for the content and accuracy of the financial ledgers and statements for the country by acting as the Financial Controller for US and local GAAP. This includes all areas of accounting (business and statutory) and compliance including AR, AP, asset accounting, payroll as well as VAT and Tax matters.

A key objective of this role is also to facilitate management’s ability to optimize business results by reporting, planning, forecasting, monitoring and analyzing financial trends and performance metrics and implementing the enabling business processes. This position is responsible to support the Finance Director IMEA, the Regional Business Directors and the Local leadership with the development of business strategy, performance improvement recommendations and specific action plans, as necessary.

The position is also responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and internal controls (eg SOX). The position requires close coordination with other H.B. Fuller functions in Egypt, EIMEA and Corporate teams based in the USA in addition to external service providers.

The Finance Manager reports to the Finance Director IMEA (with secondary reporting lines to the Egypt General Manager).

Primary Duties

40% - Develop and manage accounting, reporting, compliance, and control activities

• Ensure that the monthly and quarterly reporting requirements are met and that accounting and processes are in line with HB Fuller policies and local laws and regulations. This will be effected in partnership with EIMEA Shared Services.
• Establish and maintain forecasting process to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and interim forecasts. Give ad hoc support to the requirements of the business
• Manage, implement and maintain the control system and SOX processes according the HB Fuller policies and local requirements
• Support all tactical performance improvement activities
  
  
  

30% - Support profitable business growth through Business Partnering, decision support & financial planning & analysis (business reporting & forecasting)

• Participate actively in the Egypt management team and IMEA Finance Leadership. Provide proactive risk management insights and awareness to the business
• Finance support to platform and market expansion activities. Support to local

• and regional staff in preparing business plans and then execution of those plans. This includes sales growth, supply chain and other business/investment initiatives
• By developing, implementing and sustaining business and operational processes in a sustainable and compliant manner
• Implementation of systems and tools to improve decision making and control in the business
• Provide link between the business and the regional and corporate headquarters and other business functions
  
  
  

15% - Legal, Tax and Admin

• Coordinate insurance, pension, treasury and all other legal entity and admin matters with appropriate regional and corporate functions
• Ensure effective local direct and indirect tax processes and associated compliance
• Effectively manage compliance with US and local tax matters in close cooperation with corporate tax group
  
  
  

15% - Personnel development and ways of working

• Develop and ensure an effective Finance team in the Middle East (with a focus on Egypt)
• Discuss and establish roles and responsibilities for local staff and counterparts in other functions and Finance shared services
• Discuss and establish annual personal objectives for staff. Complete interim and annual performance reviews and development plans based upon direct reports execution of their responsibilities and progress against established personal objectives.
  
  
  

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED

Direct reports 3 to 5

BUDGETARY/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Primary Accountability

• 2025 Sales budget exceeds €50 Million
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Fluency in English & Arabic
• Ready to travel
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Hands on individual with pragmatic approach to challenges
• Ability to synthesize complex thinking processes in concise and simple statements
• Strong knowledge of accounting, compliance, financial analysis and commercial finance concepts
• IT literate
• Sound general business knowledge and decision making skills.
• Experience in working close to Commercial and Operations Teams
• Team player with willingness to be held and hold others accountable for their commitments.
• Strong communication skills and able to influence other areas of the company with clear statements and recommendations
• Experience in managing and developing staff
• Experience in VAT, duty and tax law and general administrative matters
• Degree in Accounting or Finance or recognized accounting/finance qualification.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis of multinational companies; 3 years of finance management experience
• Experienced user of MS office package
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in other languages
• Working knowledge in US GAAP
• Experience in growing markets and/or in growing an organization
• Project management experience including ERP and systems implementation
• Finance Manager with team responsibility
• Knowledge of SAP
• MBA and CMA/CPA certification
  
  
  

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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