Finance Manager

Role Overview:

We are hiring a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, and performance management while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team.

A key responsibility of this role is supporting and leading fundraising activities , including debt financing, equity fundraising, and grants , to enable IWTE’s growth and regional expansion.

This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Qesm 1st 6 October , with flexibility for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management

Strategic & Business Finance

• Provide financial insights to support pricing, project profitability, and investment decisions
• Monitor performance versus targets and highlight risks and opportunities
• Support CAPEX planning and ROI analysis

Debt, Equity & Grants (Critical Role)

• Lead and manage debt financing with banks and financial institutions (facilities, guarantees, project finance, working capital)
• Support equity fundraising processes, including financial models, investor materials, data rooms, and due diligence
• Identify, apply for, and manage grants and development finance programs
• Act as the main financial contact with banks, investors, development institutions, and funding partners

Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, and financial partners
• Support management and board reporting with clear financial insights

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial management, budgeting, and financial planning
• Solid experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and risk management
• Experience or exposure to debt financing, equity fundraising, or grants is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA, CFA, or MBA is a strong advantage
• Experience in water, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based companies is a plus

What Success looks like

• Clear and accurate financial visibility across the business
• Strong cash flow and financial discipline
• Successful closure of debt facilities, equity rounds, or grants
• Trusted financial partner to management, investors, and banks