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Maher Salah Elabd

Fractional CFO | Financial Consultant | Certified Trainer

I help SMEs & Startups build scalable financial systems, improve reporting, enhance compliance, and become fully investor-ready.

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Financial Planning & Analysis ● ERP Implementation ● Tax Compliance ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Financial Modeling ● Investor Readiness ● Internal Controls ● Risk Management ●

About Me

Transforming Finance Operations

10+ Years of Excellence

I'm a Finance Manager, Fractional CFO, and Financial Consultant with 10+ years of experience transforming finance operations across multiple industries in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

I specialize in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, ERP implementation, internal controls, tax compliance, and investor readiness. Across my career, I've led financial operations for 15+ companies in hospitality, manufacturing, contracting, trading, and startups.

I founded Kayan Finance to support SMEs and startups with outsourced CFO services, helping them build financial discipline, clarity, and performance-driven systems.

Led 30+ accountants across multiple industries

Reduced closing cycles by up to 50% via ERP optimization

Achieved 100% tax compliance across engagements

Implemented ERP systems in 8+ organizations

Services

Financial Consulting & Outsourced CFO Services

Fractional CFO Services

For startups & SMEs that need a CFO function without full-time cost.

Cash flow planning
Financial dashboards
Investor readiness
KPI design & reporting

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Accurate, investor-ready financial reports aligned with IFRS & GAAP.

Income statements
Balance sheet
Cash flow statements
Variance analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A)

Build budgets and rolling forecasts that support strategic decisions.

Annual budgets
Financial projections
Scenario planning
Cost optimization

ERP Implementation & Optimization

End-to-end ERP setup for accuracy, control, and reporting efficiency.

System selection
Setup & chart of accounts
Workflow design
Training

Tax Compliance (Egypt & KSA)

Full management of regulatory and tax requirements.

VAT filing
Payroll tax
Withholding tax
Audit preparation

Financial Modeling & Valuation

Investor-ready models with clean logic and strategic clarity.

Startup valuation
Pitch deck financials
Cash flow modeling
Sensitivity analysis

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Control frameworks that reduce errors and ensure audit readiness.

Internal control setup
Risk assessment
Process documentation
Compliance systems

Training & Workshops

Certified trainer delivering practical financial education.

Accounting foundations
IFRS / reporting
Budgeting & forecasting
Finance for founders

Experience

Professional Journey

2025 - Present Kayan Finance

Founder & Finance Manager

Built a financial consulting practice serving SMEs & startups
Delivered budgeting, forecasting, valuation & ERP projects
Improved cash visibility & decision-making frameworks
Trained finance teams & strengthened internal controls

2024 Multiple Companies

External Financial Consultant

Designed financial models & investor-ready materials
Optimized ERP usage for multiple companies
Built pricing strategies & KPIs for leadership teams

2019 - 2024 Multiple Companies

Chief Accountant

Led accounting teams for 8+ companies
Ensured 100% compliance with IFRS & Egyptian tax laws
Improved reporting accuracy & implemented internal controls
Managed treasury, purchasing cycles, and fixed assets

2015 - 2019 Saudi Arabia

General Accountant

Established accounting systems for hotels & factories
Led VAT filing, payroll, reconciliations, and closings
Implemented ERP cycles & reduced manual errors

Skills

Core Competencies

Core Financial Skills

Financial Reporting (IFRS & GAAP)

Budgeting & Forecasting

ERP Systems

Valuation & Financial Modeling

Tax Compliance (EG & KSA)

FP&A & Financial Analysis

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Costing & Pricing Strategy

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Leadership & Technical Skills

Team Leadership (10-30 staff)

Process Automation

Data Visualization

Training & Workshops

Strategic Decision Support

Testimonials

What Clients Say

Maher transformed our financial operations completely. His expertise in ERP implementation reduced our closing cycle by 50% and brought unprecedented clarity to our financial reporting.

Ahmed Hassan

CEO, Tech Startup

Working with Maher on our investor readiness was a game-changer. His financial models and strategic insights helped us secure our Series A funding successfully.

Sara Mohamed

Founder, E-commerce Platform

Maher's training workshops elevated our entire finance team's capabilities. His practical approach and deep knowledge made complex concepts accessible and actionable.

Khaled Ali

HR Director, Manufacturing Company

Blog

Financial Insights

SME Growth

How SMEs Can Build a Financial System That Scales

Learn the essential components of a scalable financial system and how to implement them in your growing business.

Startups

How to Prepare Your Startup for Investor Due Diligence

A comprehensive guide to preparing your financials, documentation, and processes for investor scrutiny.

Technology

ERP vs Manual Accounting — What Should SMEs Choose?

An objective comparison of ERP systems versus manual accounting methods for small and medium enterprises.

Planning

Budgeting Frameworks for Fast-Growing Startups

Discover effective budgeting strategies that accommodate rapid growth while maintaining financial control.

Contact

Let's Work Together

If you're looking for financial clarity, scalable systems, or investor-ready financial operations, I'd be glad to help.

Email

Maher@kayanfinance.com

Location

Cairo, Egypt

I typically reply within 24 hours.