Job description

About Tribe X
Tribe X Digital is a premier, global performance agency that sits at the intersection of luxury aesthetics and digital science. We don't just manage campaigns; we architect end-to-end digital experiences for the world's most prestigious hospitality brands, luxury real estate developers, and disruptive tech startups.
With a footprint spanning Amsterdam, Dubai, and Cairo, we operate as a high-octane extension of our clients' teams. Our work is defined by a "zero-ego" commitment to excellence, utilizing AI-powered advertising, bespoke content creation, and data-driven strategy to transform brand presence into measurable global impact. At Tribe X, we are building the future of luxury marketing, one pixel-perfect, ROI-positive campaign at a time.
Role Overview
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational discipline, and financial planning of Tribe X across all business operations. This role exists to ensure the agency scales sustainably through strong financial governance, accurate reporting, cash flow visibility, operational efficiency, and commercially sound decision-making.
The Finance Manager acts as both a strategic financial partner to leadership and the operational lead of the finance department balancing day-to-day finance operations with long-term financial planning, compliance, business performance management, and scalable financial systems.
This role also ensures Tribe X operates with strong financial visibility, operational discipline, and commercially sustainable systems that support long-term agency growth.
What You'll Do
Financial Operations & Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounting, reconciliations, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, organised, and maintained in line with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Review and approve key financial transactions, reconciliations, and month-end deliverables.
• Maintain visibility across operational spending, collections, outstanding balances, and cash flow movement.
• Ensure finance operations remain organised, scalable, and operationally efficient across all business activities.

Financial Reporting & Planning

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Prepare financial summaries, management reports, forecasts, and budget tracking reports for leadership.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation processes across departments.
• Monitor business performance, profitability, operational costs, and cash flow trends.
• Provide leadership with commercially relevant financial insights and operational recommendations.
• Support business planning by identifying financial risks, trends, and growth opportunities proactively.

Compliance & Financial Governance

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, VAT requirements, social insurance obligations, and statutory reporting requirements across Egypt and UAE operations.
• Coordinate with auditors, external accountants, legal advisors, and tax consultants where required.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and governance processes.
• Ensure audit readiness through accurate financial documentation, reporting discipline, and organised record keeping.
• Continuously improve financial governance frameworks and operational finance controls.

Team Leadership & Department Management

• Manage and support the finance team including workload distribution, performance management, and operational oversight.
• Review team output to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Build scalable finance workflows, systems, and reporting structures that support business growth.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, feedback discussions, and development planning for finance team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and financial discipline across the department.

Process Improvement & Business Support

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements across finance operations.
• Support leadership with financial insights that improve decision-making and operational planning.
• Partner with department leads to improve financial awareness, budgeting discipline, and reporting accuracy across the business.
• Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimisation, and stronger financial visibility systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve commercial awareness and operational efficiency across departments.

What You Bring (Qualifications)
Must-Have

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing multi market Finance operations (Egypt/UAE)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Experience managing finance operations within agency, startup, or fast-paced business environments.
• Strong understanding of Egyptian tax, VAT, labour, and compliance regulations.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Xero or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong understanding of operational finance, cash flow management, budgeting discipline, and financial planning processes.
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced and high-accountability business environments.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to agency commercials, profitability analysis, and operational finance.
• Professional finance or accounting certifications.
• Experience building finance systems or process automation initiatives.
• Experience supporting leadership teams with commercial analysis and business planning insights.

Success in This Role Looks Like
Success in the first 90 days centers on transitioning from a deep operational understanding to driving strategic value. You will begin by immersing yourself in the agency's financial health, ensuring seamless compliance across Egypt and UAE, and stabilizing day-to-day operations by mastering current workflows and Xero systems. During this phase, building strong relationships with department heads is critical to establishing trust and financial visibility.
By the second half of the 90 days, success will be defined by your ability to move beyond maintenance to proactive optimization. You will take full ownership of reporting cycles, introduce process improvements that enhance efficiency, and deliver data-driven commercial insights that influence leadership decision-making. Ultimately, you will have established a scalable financial framework that not only supports accurate and compliant reporting but also actively contributes to the agency's sustainable growth.
Why You'll Love It Here
At Tribe X, we champion impact without ego by fostering a high-performance environment where your voice matters and your ideas scale. You will work at the edge of what is next as we use the latest AI and martech tools to solve complex challenges for premium global clients. Joining our team means tapping into a global pulse where the flexibility of a hybrid remote culture meets the high-octane energy of a world-class agency. We are built to grow and we invest deeply in your evolution because if you have the drive to lead, we provide the platform to make it happen.
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If you are ready to bring your expertise to a team that values sharp thinking and effortless execution, let's talk. We are looking for the restless and the bold to help us build what is next. Send us your work and start the conversation.