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Ekrami Khalil

@ekramikhalil

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Senior finance leader driving strategic planning, budgeting, and cost optimization.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead FP&A, implement ERP-driven controls, optimize costs, and support strategic growth within a multinational, results-driven organization.

I am a strategic business partner and financial expert with 25 years of experience, including 13 years in managerial roles and a decade working across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, East and North Africa for multinational groups.

I have led finance functions for diversified groups, implemented ERP (financial and manufacturing) systems, managed master budgeting and project controls, and delivered cost reductions and risk mitigation across large multi-subsidiary operations.

I excel at financial planning & analysis, feasibility studies, project cost control, procurement and contracts oversight, and building procedures and teams that improve performance and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Finance Manager

Current

Lootah Group

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Report directly to the Chairman and manage finance for a 20-subsidiary group across construction, manufacturing, real estate and logistics; led budgeting, feasibility studies, ERP implementation and strengthened controls across CAPEX/OPEX and project cost management.

Financial Planning Budgeting ERP Implementation Financial Reporting IFRS Compliance Cash Flow Management

Chief Financial Officer

El Sawy Group

Apr 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years 2 months)

Reported to the CEO and led a 12-person finance team across UAE and Egypt; implemented financial and manufacturing ERP modules, delivered master budgets and reduced overheads while driving forecasting, reporting and procurement controls.

ERP Implementation Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Procurement Payroll Management Cash Flow Management

Finance Manager

Asfour Mining & Refractories

Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Established procedures and a new costing system, prepared periodic financial statements and project cost estimates, and performed variance analysis to control project costs and improve pricing accuracy.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Cost Estimation Inventory Control Reconciliations

Finance Manager

Al Misreya Group

Apr 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a 13-person finance team, oversaw budgeting, financial planning and control, procurement and contracts, and implemented company procedures to improve cash flow and CAPEX/OPEX management.

Financial Planning Budgeting Procurement Contracts Management Cash Flow Management Team Leadership

Budgeting Manager

Senwan Group

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year)

Reported to Group Finance Director and led a 17-person team across UAE and Libya to prepare master budgets, manage reconciliations and control CAPEX/OPEX and cash flow across group entities.

Financial Consolidation Reconciliations Cash Flow Management Inventory Control Team Management

Senior Cost Controller

Mobica Group

Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 (2 years 2 months)

Used SAP (PP, FI-CO, MM) to analyse BOQs, identify cost centers, monitor actual vs estimated production costs and lead variance analysis and performance reporting to control production costs.

Cost Control SAP FI CO BOQ Estimation Inventory Control

Cost Controller

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Reported to Deputy GM and implemented flexible cost control using Oracle, reduced industrial overheads by 30% (3% total cost reduction), managed project costing and scheduling using MS Project and BOQs.

Activity Based Costing Inventory Control

Cost Controller

Roastery Restaurants

Oct 2004 - Jan 2007 (2 years 3 months)

Estimated food and labor costs, implemented a flexible cost control system, performed periodic cost analysis and produced income and cash flow statements to support cost-cutting initiatives.

Cost Estimation Food Cost Analysis Cost Control Financial Reporting

Accountant

Ministry of Irrigation

Jan 2001 - Oct 2004 (3 years 9 months)

Maintained financial records, supported budgeting and monitoring, processed payroll and benefits, and contributed to monthly reporting and period closing activities.

General Ledger Payroll Financial Reporting Reconciliations Period Closings

Accountant & Auditor

Salah Abdel Fattah Auditing

Sep 1998 - Jan 2001 (2 years 4 months)

Performed books, ledger and document audits for construction and industrial clients and prepared audit reports and adjustments to ensure compliance and accurate financial records.

Auditing Financial Reporting & Compliance Document Review