Introduction
Khaled is the Head of Consultancy at North Flake Advisory, where he leads financial advisory services tailored for startups and growing businesses. He focuses on financial planning, budgeting, and building strong financial frameworks that help clients make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth. Khaled collaborates closely with founders and leadership teams to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Experience
With over 30 years of experience in finance and business consulting, Khaled has spent more than three decades working in Saudi Arabia. He started his career in California at regional CPA firms before relocating to Saudi Arabia in 1993 to join Arthur Andersen & Co., one of the Big Five accounting firms at the time.

Khaled was a Partner in charge of the Transactions Advisory Services in EY Riyadh office, Saudi Arabia before joining Deloitte March 2016 to lead their assurance services in Saudi Arabia. Khaled also has gained operational experience from being a CFO for a large group in Riyadh for 5 years.

Khaled’s expertise covers financial strategy, budgeting, restructuring, and executive advisory. His blend of Big Four experience and operational leadership enables him to provide practical and effective consultancy.

Background and Interests
Khaled is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of both the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the California Society of CPAs. He is passionate about helping businesses develop disciplined financial practices and long-term planning strategies to ensure lasting success.