Mahmoud Mansour

Finance Manager
24years of work
21years in finance
12years leading teams
5.3years average tenure

Overview

Finance executive with 35+ years leading finance functions across pharmaceutical manufacturing and industrial/packaging groups in Egypt and Iraq. Built ERP-enabled governance, internal controls, and multi-entity/multi-currency reporting infrastructure, while acting as a trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards. Managed capital project finance, treasury and banking facilities, and delivered measurable improvements in cost structure and cash conversion performance.
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Timeline

Finance Manager (Group CFO Scope) · Lead
Sama El Fayhaa Company · Full-Time
Nov 2023 to Present 3 Years Basra In office
Led group-wide finance for a pharmaceutical manufacturing group with multiple operating entities, owning budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and statutory reporting with Board accountability. Built monthly close, annual budgeting, and multi-entity/multi-currency consolidation including intercompany eliminations and IFRS-aligned FX reporting. Owned the full financial lifecycle for a USD 9M oncology manufacturing factory, managed banking facilities, and delivered cost savings and cash conversion cycle improvement through process redesign and ERP-enabled controls.
Finance Manager · Lead
Vitabiotics Egypt for Pharmaceutical Industries · Full-Time
May 2017 to May 2022 5 Years In office
Managed finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, treasury, reporting, and working-capital control for a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation. Improved cash performance by redesigning collections procedures and credit-control policy, reducing overdue receivables. Coordinated external audits and supported regulatory compliance across statutory reporting cycles.
Accounting Manager · Lead
El Meraikhi Industrial Complex · Full-Time
Jul 2008 to Jan 2016 7 Years 6 Months In office
Owned accounting operations, budgeting support, internal control activities, and banking relationships for an industrial manufacturing group. Redefined management reporting to improve accuracy and speed of decision support for leadership. Led annual audit cycles and strengthened corporate governance practices across the business.
Financial Manager · Lead
Detergent Industries S.A.E. · Full-Time
Aug 2002 to Jun 2008 5 Years 10 Months In office
Managed budgeting, treasury, accounting operations, collections, and financial analysis for a consumer manufacturing business. Supported financial planning and performance tracking through regular reporting and analysis. Coordinated financial processes and controls across core finance functions to enable operational decision-making.
Financial Accountant · Middle
Kobusch Packaging Egypt · Full-Time
In office
Performed core accounting duties including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and preparation of final accounts. Supported trade finance processes through letters of credit and related coordination. Established foundational accounting controls and reporting practices for a long-term manufacturing finance career.
Cost Control & Budgeting Manager · Lead
Kobusch Packaging Egypt · Full-Time
In office
Led cost accounting, inventory control, production costing, and budgeting for a packaging manufacturer. Managed budgeting and performance tracking activities to support operational and financial decisions. Helped build finance processes that supported general ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and financial analysis across the business.
Alexandria University
Bachelor's Degree · Accounting
Alexandria, Egypt

Technical skills

Analytics
Microsoft Excel

Job preferences

Work permits
Egypt
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