Khadija Afzal
About Khadija Afzal
Khadija Afzal is a Pricing Analyst at Hitachi Vantara in the United Kingdom, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, and she has previous experience in pricing analysis and sales roles in the United Arab Emirates.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Khadija Afzal has been employed at Hitachi Vantara as a Pricing Analyst since 2019, contributing to the company for five years in the United Kingdom. In her role, she maintains a close working relationship with EMEA headquarters and field sales and finance colleagues to support field sales activities. She provides input for RFQ, RFP, and RFI responses for large global opportunities that require business analysis. Additionally, she manages and reports Win/Loss activity for deals handled in the EMEA region. Her responsibilities also include developing financial models to communicate the value of new initiatives and process improvements.
Education and Expertise
Khadija Afzal holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, she studied Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at Emirates Aviation University, earning another Bachelor's degree from 2010 to 2012. Her foundational education includes achieving AS Level from Cambridge International School in 2009-2010 and CIE O'level from Beaconhouse School System from 1995 to 2009. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in pricing analysis and financial modeling.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Khadija Afzal worked as a Pricing Analyst at Hitachi Vantara in the United Arab Emirates from 2016 to 2019. She also served as an Inside Sales Representative at Schneider Electric from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she gained experience as an intern in projects at Dubai Sports City for one month in 2013. This range of roles has equipped her with valuable skills in sales support and project management.
Professional Contributions
In her current role at Hitachi Vantara, Khadija Afzal actively engages with Commercial Managers and the Global Financial Services (GFS) team to explore alternatives for improving business case profitability. Her contributions include developing financial models that communicate the value of new initiatives and process improvements, which are essential for strategic decision-making within the company.