Mena Hanna

Results-driven Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with 20+ years of progressive finance leadership, financial transformation, capital strategy, and multi-country / multi-entity operations across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Proven track record of turning around underperforming businesses, restoring liquidity, and optimizing cash flow and working capital across complex, cross-border organizations spanning 12+ countries and 250+ branches. Led finance teams of 250+ professionals, secured $150M+ in equity and debt financing, and directed M&A, capital allocation, treasury, and IFRS consolidation programs.

Recognized for building high-performing finance functions through ERP implementation, business intelligence (BI), automation, and data-driven decision making that drives measurable shareholder value, strong corporate governance, and Board-level strategic partnership. Open to Group CFO, Regional CFO, and VP Finance opportunities with international, multinational, hospitality, and diversified holding groups.

Group Chief Financial Officer at TMK Integrated Project (2024-03 – Present)

• Serve as strategic finance partner to the CEO and Board, leading financial strategy, capital allocation, and liquidity management for $100M+ multi-country operations
• Led enterprise-wide financial turnaround and crisis management under liquidity pressure, restoring stakeholder confidence
• Optimized cash flow, working capital, and capital structure across subsidiaries, implementing automated forecasting that cut the budgeting cycle by 50%
• Directed IFRS consolidation, treasury, tax planning, and enterprise risk management (ERM) across international subsidiaries
• Partnered with the Board of Directors on capital strategy, M&A opportunities, and long-term growth planning
• Led digital transformation of finance functions (ERP, RPA, BI), reducing manual processes by 40% and accelerating month-end close by 5 days

Group Chief Financial Officer at Quantum Petroleum (2018-09 – 2024-02)

• Directed FP&A, capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy across 12+ countries and 250 branches
• Managed $250M+ annual budgets and multi-entity P&L, delivering $1.2M+ in annual cost savings through efficiency and procurement initiatives
• Developed financial models and business cases supporting investment decisions, capital allocation, and expansion planning
• Improved financial reporting accuracy by 35% through standardized frameworks, enabling faster data-driven decision making
• Led and mentored cross-border finance teams, strengthening governance, vendor management, and internal financial controls group-wide
• Supported the Board and executive leadership on strategic planning, capital investments, and enterprise risk management
• Managed banking relationships, credit facilities, and treasury operations to optimize liquidity and cost of capital

Senior Auditor (Part-Time) at Ehab Refaat Office (ERO) (2014-08 – 2018-09)

• Led internal and external audits across multiple sectors, evaluating financial controls and compliance frameworks
• Reduced audit risk by 40% through internal control improvements and risk-based audit methodology
• Ensured full compliance with regulatory standards, IFRS, and accounting best practices
• Supported statutory financial reporting and audit assurance for entities exceeding EGP 2B in revenue

Financial Manager at International Co for Import & Export – Smart Houses (2014-01 – 2018-09)

• Directed financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for a multi-entity import/export business
• Managed FP&A, cash flow, and financial planning for EGP 850M+ in annual operations
• Reduced overhead costs by 25% through cost control systems and process standardization
• Supported executive decision-making with financial insights, variance analysis, and management reporting

Accounting Roles (Early Career) at Ghabbour Auto (2006-01 – 2013-12)

• Built a strong foundation in financial accounting, cost control, and treasury operations
• Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Supported financial analysis and feasibility studies for business operations

PhD in Business Economics – Copenhagen University (2024-02 – 2026-02)

MBA in Master of Business Administration – European Institute of Leadership & Management (2021-01 – 2022-01)

Diploma in Cost Control and Audit – Cairo University (2013-06 – 2015-01)

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting – Cairo University (2005-09 – 2009-05)