Financial Controller

CAF Israel is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control and reporting across multiple Special Purpose Companies (SPCs) within large-scale infrastructure concessions. The role operates in complex long-term projects (e.g. rail) with direct exposure to government entities lenders contractors and international headquarters.

This is a hands-on role with full responsibility for financial reporting integrity control processes and operational finance execution within established project finance structures. The position offers broad exposure to project finance environments multi-entity management and contract-driven cash flows while working closely with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Location: Ramat Gan Israel

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare and deliver financial reports for headquarters public sector clients and lenders
• Support reporting to Boards/ExCo and the lenders technical advisor
• Track SPC budgets and preparing drafts for annual budgets
• Ensure accuracy consistency and transparency of financial data across SPCs

Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping across SPCs including financial statements (IFRS/Israeli GAAP) and bank account management
• Manage outsourced accounting providers; review and validate outputs
• Maintain full ownership of financial statements and reporting integrity

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage ongoing tax matters in coordination with external advisors and tax Authority
• Ensure timely filings and ongoing regulatory compliance

Commercial and Financial Activity (ongoing basis)

• Managing the ongoing commercial activity vis-à-vis the Ministry of Transport/NTA
• Coordinate debt drawdowns and controlled allocation of funds
• Manage settlements with subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor compliance with financial obligations (covenants guarantees)
• Track financing costs (interest and fees) and perform ad-hoc financial analysis

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA with a degree in Accounting/Finance
• 58 years of relevant experience
• Solid experience in financial reporting accounting and tax within the Israeli regulatory framework. Strong familiarity with IFRS/Israeli GAAP
• Exposure to SPCs project finance structures or concession-based projects advantage
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including international teams advantage

Key Competencies / Skills

• Ability to balance hands-on execution with broader financial oversight
• Analytical and detail-oriented with sound judgment
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured reliable and capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Fluency in Hebrew and English