Hi, I’m
Ali Khan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner with 10+ years of experience across Amazon and high-growth MENA businesses. Expert in FP&A, financial modelling, P&L ownership, operational finance, and business partnering across Retail, Fashion/ Softlines, Consumables, Direct Imports, and Consumer Electronics. Proven ability to influence strategic decisions, drive automation through SQL/ETL, and deliver revenue growth, margin expansion, and scalable financial processes. CMA & ACCA qualified with strong leadership experience across UAE, KSA, and Egypt markets.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
AmazonDubai, Egypt
Finance Business Partner/ Finance Manager
07.2021 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Supported launch of Amazon in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt by collaborating with tech, legal, and business teams to implement scalable operational tools.
- Trained over 1,000 employees in business and finance on Amazon systems for rapid adoption.
- Enabled data-driven decision-making across key segments including Retail Fashion and GCC Consumer Electronics to enhance revenue growth.
- Executed Tier 1 campaigns such as White Friday and Prime Day from planning through to reporting.
- Led financial planning and analysis for Amazon Egypt, aligning financial strategies across partners.
- Managed COGNOS system inputs while delivering detailed reporting packages for senior leadership.
- Developed initiatives focused on profitability improvement, creating scalable processes for performance measurement.
- Automated dashboards and reporting workflows using SQL/ETL to reduce turnaround time and enhance insights.
- Developed financial models to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
- Facilitated budget planning processes by providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
- Led initiatives to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting accuracy across departments.
AmazonDubai, UAE
Finance Business Partner - MENA Finance Operations
07.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Managed Accounts Receivable across multiple Amazon entities in MENA, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely collections.
- Led end-to-end closure of Wing, securing complete AR recovery prior to wind-down.
- Spearheaded transition of Souq Advertising to Amazon Advertising, maintaining operational continuity and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex financial issues and establish scalable workflows.
- Supported UAE VAT compliance by aligning operations with Federal Tax Authority regulations.
- Developed reporting and tracking tools, enhancing visibility and reconciliation accuracy across business segments.
- Partnered with stakeholders to drive compliance and performance analytics tailored to MENA’s regulatory landscape.
Souq.com (Acquired by Amazon)Dubai, UAE
Regional Senior Accounts Receivables - MENA
02.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Managed end to end accounting (Daily to Month end close) in line with international accounting standards and handled finance operations for various business segments such as Online Advertising, Co-Marketing, Offline Sales, Website related customer Cash on delivery and E-payments transactions.
- Performed tasks such as billing, collection, follow up with the customers, dispute resolution, performed account reconciliations etc.
Boecker Public HealthDubai, UAE
Accountant
12.2013 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Handled accounting and finance operations by performing billing, managing supplier payments, implementing credit control policies to enhance collections processes, performed customer/ bank account reconciliations.
- Processed salaries, coordinated with HR, and facilitated audits.
- Managed accounting of fixed assets and filed documents for audits.
- Organized finance department files, completed various ad-hoc tasks, and collaborated with other departments.
- Prepared various reports for leadership reporting.
Education
PwC AcademyDubai
Diploma
07.2016 - 02.2017
Phoenix Financial TrainingDubai
ACCA – Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
12.2012 - 03.2016
Oxford Brookes UniversityUK
B.Sc (Hons) from Applied Accounting
12.2012 - 09.2015
Preston UniversityAjman
CAT – Certified Accounting Technician
06.2011 - 07.2012
St.Mary’s Catholic High SchoolFujairah
GCSE O'Levels
09.2010 - 06.2011
Skills
- Financial analysis and deep dive
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP and Tally
- SQL and ETL
- Profitability analysis
- Leadership engagement
- Financial reporting analysis
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Management reporting
- Financial Forecasting
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Timeline
Finance Business Partner/ Finance Manager
Amazon
07.2021 - 12.2025
Finance Business Partner - MENA Finance Operations
Amazon
07.2018 - 05.2019
Regional Senior Accounts Receivables - MENA
Souq.com (Acquired by Amazon)
02.2017 - 06.2018
PwC Academy
Diploma
07.2016 - 02.2017
Accountant
Boecker Public Health
12.2013 - 02.2017
Phoenix Financial Training
ACCA – Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
12.2012 - 03.2016
Oxford Brookes University
B.Sc (Hons) from Applied Accounting
12.2012 - 09.2015
Preston University
CAT – Certified Accounting Technician
06.2011 - 07.2012
St.Mary’s Catholic High School
GCSE O'Levels
09.2010 - 06.2011
Accomplishments
- Earned three promotions at Amazon, reflecting sustained high performance and expanding leadership scope across FP&A and Finance Business Partnering
- Played a key finance role in the launch of Amazon UAE, KSA, and Egypt, building scalable financial processes and reporting frameworks from inception
- Trained 1,000+ employees across Finance and Business teams on Amazon systems, accelerating adoption and operational readiness across MENA
- Fast-tracked from intern to full-time employee within 2 months at Boecker Public Health; promoted from Associate Accountant to Accountant within 2 years based on performance