KHALED NEKOUDY AWAD
Dubai Marina,UAE
Summary
Highly skilled professional with deep expertise in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and strategic thinking. Exhibits robust financial and analytical acumen, enhanced by exceptional problem-solving and decision support capabilities. Recognized for effective communication and leadership, nurturing talent development while maintaining fluency in both English and Arabic. Committed to leveraging these competencies to propel organizational success and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work history
IMEA FP&A Manager
ECOLAB
Dubai, UAE
2024.10 - 2026.01
- Led planning and forecasting, ensuring accurate monthly outlooks and annual plans.
- Drove P&L performance management by analysing variances in sales, pricing, and margins.
- Strengthened business partnering through data-driven insights for commercial and supply chain teams.
- Identified financial risks early, implementing mitigation strategies and recognising upside opportunities.
- Optimised working capital by collaborating across teams to enhance DSO, DPO, DOH, and E&O exposure.
- Enhanced financial visibility by improving dashboards and consistency in reporting across IMEA.
- Supported pricing, margin, and productivity initiatives through governance and cost-efficiency measures.
- Maintained governance and compliance with financial policies and audit readiness.
MENA Supply Chain Finance Manager
ECOLAB
Dubai, UAE
2018.01 - 2024.09
- Provided financial guidance as Finance Co-pilot to Supply Chain Director for operational decisions.
- Managed supply chain financial shaping processes, encompassing Capex forecasting and reporting.
- Oversaw product costing, transfer price calculations, and governance of capital investments.
- Coordinated budget preparation and financial forecasts, delivering variance reports.
- Prepared monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Conducted cash flow management to optimise liquidity across operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiencies and reduced costs significantly.
- Supervised a team of 6 employees, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal controls.
Financial Analyst Team leader
JUHAYNA foods industries
Cario, Egypt
2015.10 - 2017.12
- Conducted budgeting, planning, and forecasting for pro-forma financial statements.
- Ensured alignment of departmental budgets across all units.
- Prepared quarterly and yearly variance analyses to assess performance against budgets.
- Challenged forecasted results to drive profitability improvements.
- Monitored operating expenses and capital expenditure to reduce budget variances.
- Compiled COGS budget, analysed monthly variances, and implemented corrective actions for seven factories.
- Generated monthly reports detailing price, quantity, and mix variances.
- Collaborated with R&D on financial proposals for new product development projects.
Costing & Budgeting Supervisor
Hero nutritional foods industries
Cairo , Egypt
2012.11 - 2015.10
- Prepared COGS budget, analysing variances monthly and implementing corrective actions.
- Generated price, quantity, and mix variance reports on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed accounting documents for accuracy, directing necessary corrections.
- Conducted feasibility studies for new products to assess market viability.
- Compiled monthly P&L statements by market and product.
- Monitored operating expenses and capital expenditures to minimise budget variances.
- Collaborated with marketing to develop financial proposals for new product launches.
- Provided management with insights on NPDs based on gross margin percentages.
Senior Accountant
Sumerge software solutions
Cairo, Egypt
2010.01 - 2012.10
- Compiled and analysed financial data to prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
- Closed books at year-end following completion of annual audit.
- Reviewed accounting documents for accuracy, directing necessary corrections.
- Prepared cost centre analysis to evaluate product costs and impact on profit and loss accounts.
- Monitored departmental revenue and expenses to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Developed budgets for each project alongside a 12-month cash flow forecast report.
- Managed accounts payables through thorough financial analysis.
- Prepared profit and loss statements for each project, enhancing financial transparency.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Finance
Maastricht School of Management, MSM
NetherlandsBachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) validated by Middlesex University in England
EnglandSkills
- SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Problem solving and decision support
- Communication skills
- Leadership and people development
- Financial analysis and strategic thinking
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Coordination Member, MSA University, 2008 Organized& participated Stock market simulation. Organized the 8 sessions, and the topics to be discussed in each session. Created security passes for outsiders.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Committed to bodybuilding and strength training, maintaining discipline, consistency, and peak physical performance.
- Enjoy swimming as a way to build endurance, enhance focus, and promote overall well‑being.
- Passionate about football, both playing and following the sport, fostering teamwork, strategy, and competitive spirit.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IMEA FP&A Manager
ECOLAB
2024.10 - 2026.01
MENA Supply Chain Finance Manager
ECOLAB
2018.01 - 2024.09
Financial Analyst Team leader
JUHAYNA foods industries
2015.10 - 2017.12
Costing & Budgeting Supervisor
Hero nutritional foods industries
2012.11 - 2015.10
Senior Accountant
Sumerge software solutions
2010.01 - 2012.10
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) validated by Middlesex University in England
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Finance
Maastricht School of Management, MSM