Mohamed Galal
Strategic Financial Expert
About Me
Strategic financial expert with experience supporting executive teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. I work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations, helping organizations navigate complexity, improve performance, and make confident, well-informed decisions in dynamic business environments.
Throughout my career, I have operated in multi-regional and matrixed organizations, partnering closely with senior leadership to strengthen planning, forecasting, and financial governance. My contribution extends beyond traditional finance responsibilities, supporting strategic discussions, investment decisions, and performance management across diverse markets and business models.
I bring a commercial and outcome-driven approach to financial leadership. I focus on understanding the underlying drivers of performance, translating complex analysis into clear insights, and providing balanced perspectives that support both short-term execution and long-term sustainability. This approach has contributed to improved financial visibility, stronger cost discipline, and closer alignment between strategic objectives and operational delivery across regions.
The increasing use of AI and advanced analytics in finance is reshaping the function and its role within the business. When applied thoughtfully, these tools reduce manual effort, improve insight quality, and free up time for finance leaders to focus on what matters most — partnering with the business, supporting better decisions, and creating long-term value.
Having worked extensively in international settings, I am comfortable engaging with stakeholders across cultures, geographies, and levels of seniority. I value clear communication, constructive challenge, and consistency in decision-making, ensuring financial insight supports value creation, risk awareness, and responsible growth.
At my core, I support leaders by simplifying complexity, strengthening financial confidence, and enabling decisions that move the business forward in a global context.
Work Experience
May 2023 - Present
Finance Business Partner, Western Europe
Medtronic, Brussels, Belgium
- Lead financial planning & analysis for multiple regions, driving strategic decision-making and resource optimization.
- Advise senior leaders on financial strategies, enabling efficiency, profitability, and growth across business units.
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions, achieving consistent alignment with corporate financial targets.
- Strengthen compliance and risk management through improved controls and governance.
August 2021 - May 2023
Finance Business Partner, North West Europe
Medtronic, Brussels, Belgium
- Partnered with Commercial and Marketing leaders to align forecasts and strategies across 32 P&L`s.
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Drove commercial decision support, pricing, and strategic account initiatives, unlocking new revenue opportunities.
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Delivered business KPI reporting and opportunity analysis to optimize strategic planning.
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Supported continuous improvement projects across finance and operations, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
May 2018 - July 2021
Finance Business Partner, CEMA
Medtronic, Prague, Czech Republic
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Managed financial strategy across 70+ countries, advising BU leaders on growth plans and risk mitigation.
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Conducted in-depth financial analysis to guide investment and resource allocation decisions.
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Strengthened financial governance while enabling regional managers to execute sustainable business strategies.
August 2015 - April 2018
Senior Financial Analyst Medtronic
Medtronic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Delivered business insights to support commercial strategy and operational performance.
December 2014 - August 2015
MOH Tender Manager
Medtronic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Led end-to-end tender management, including pricing strategy, financial analysis, and Ministry of Health project evaluations. Maintained and optimized the historical tender database to improve forecasting and decision-making. Partnered with management and key stakeholders to ensure full alignment on tender requirements and successful bid execution.
June 2012 - December 2014
Business Support Manager
Medtronic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Forecasted sales and expenses for the Saudi market, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
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Managed all finance-related activities, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
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Led the Saudi business support operations team, driving efficiency and performance.
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Developed and implemented process improvements to achieve operational excellence.
December 2011 - May 2012
Deputy Branch Manager
CIB, Cairo, Egypt
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Led the development and execution of business plans that increased revenue and maximized bank product utilization.
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Maintained strong internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and bank policies.
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Applied retention, expansion, and cost management strategies. Provided market insights to guide product repositioning and better meet customer needs.
September 2009 - December 2011
Financial Operation Supervisor
CIB, Cairo, Egypt
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Oversaw Cash area, service representatives, and Back Office operations, managing daily branch financial processes, authorizing all over limit transactions and acted as a member of the Bank External Authorized Signature Group “C”.
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Prepared business performance reports and implemented enhancement plans to improve operations.
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Set priorities, allocated workload, and monitored team performance to ensure timely execution of tasks.
February 2006 - September 2009
Customer Service Supervisor
CIB, Cairo, Egypt
Education
2008- 2010
Investment Track | Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
2001 - 2005
International Business | Bachelor's Degree
Middlesex University
Expertise & Skills
Strategic Financial Leadership
Financial leadership in complex, multi-regional environments.
Partnering with executive teams on strategic and operational decisions.
Translating financial insight into a clear business direction.
Balancing short-term performance with long-term value creation.
Performance Management & Planning
Leading integrated planning, forecasting, and performance review processes.
Improving forecast quality and financial visibility across regions.
Aligning financial targets with operational and strategic priorities.
Supporting leadership with forward-looking analysis and scenario thinking.
Commercial & Business Insight
Understanding business drivers across different markets and operating models.
Evaluating profitability, cost structures, and investment trade-offs.
Challenging assumptions constructively to improve decision quality.
Connecting financial outcomes to commercial and strategic actions.
Executive & Stakeholder Advisory
Advising senior stakeholders across cultures and geographies.
Communicating complex financial topics in a clear and credible way.
Influencing decisions through insight, not authority.
Building trust-based relationships with leadership and functional teams.
Financial Governance & Risk Awareness
Strengthening financial discipline, controls, and accountability.
Supporting sound decision-making through risk-aware financial analysis.
Ensuring consistency and transparency in financial processes.
Contributing to sustainable and responsible business growth.
Systems, Data & Analytical Enablement
Leveraging financial systems, data, and AI-enabled analytics to enhance insight quality, accelerate decision-making, and support more effective business partnering.
Improving data quality and reporting relevance.
Using insights and dashboards to enhance leadership visibility.
Enabling finance to operate as a strategic partner, not a reporting function.
Tools
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MS Office
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SAP ERP
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Power BI
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One Stream
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Oracle Hyperion
CONTACT DETAILS
Address: Brussels 1050, Belgium
Phone number: +34797917832
Email address: monasser@gmail.com
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