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Southampton, England, United Kingdom

SIEMENS SMART INFRASTRUCTURE - Electrification and AutomationI thrive in a fast-paced environment where I can leverage my financial expertise to drive strategic initiatives and support senior leadership. In this multifaceted role, I contribute across three key areas:Financial Acumen & Strategic Partnership:Lead month end Cash and Asset closing analysis and forecasting for the Business Unit.Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner for stakeholders, including regional… Show more SIEMENS SMART INFRASTRUCTURE - Electrification and AutomationI thrive in a fast-paced environment where I can leverage my financial expertise to drive strategic initiatives and support senior leadership. In this multifaceted role, I contribute across three key areas:Financial Acumen & Strategic Partnership:Lead month end Cash and Asset closing analysis and forecasting for the Business Unit.Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner for stakeholders, including regional teams and HQ segment controlling.Facilitate and lead quarterly global CFO/Head of Finance Regional Cash calls, fostering collaboration across 30+ regions on cash and asset management strategies.Oversee global CAPEX planning and forecasting: Lead and manage the accurate tracking and execution of major capital expenditure projects worldwide, by implementing robust tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely delivery and budgetary adherence of global CAPEX initiatives.Program Management (PMO) & Strategic Execution:Actively contribute to the success of the wE Are One program, a key strategic initiative for the Business Unit.Collaborate with leaders across the organization to drive initiatives aligned with long-term business goals.Profitability & Regional Development:Lead the SI Competitiveness Productivity program, empowering regional teams to optimize management-level processes.Track, analyze, and report on productivity initiatives, providing insights to improve business profitability.This role has provided me with invaluable experience working with senior management and regional leadership. I continuously learn from their expertise while motivating and challenging regional teams to achieve our collective goals. Show less

Southampton, United Kingdom

SIEMENS MOBILITY - South West Rail ProjectI play a key role in ensuring financial transparency and supporting strategic decision-making for this project. My responsibilities encompass:Project Financial Management:Own monthly forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.Manage cost accounting and actively track Key KPIs for informed project budgeting.Internal Controls & Compliance:Prepare monthly internal controls documentation for the audit team, ensuring… Show more SIEMENS MOBILITY - South West Rail ProjectI play a key role in ensuring financial transparency and supporting strategic decision-making for this project. My responsibilities encompass:Project Financial Management:Own monthly forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.Manage cost accounting and actively track Key KPIs for informed project budgeting.Internal Controls & Compliance:Prepare monthly internal controls documentation for the audit team, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines.Support the audit process with proof of balance sheet reconciliations and journal/accrual backups.Strategic Analysis & Collaboration:Partner with senior stakeholders by providing ad-hoc financial analysis for informed decision-making.Participate in the annual budgeting process to align project financials with broader business goals.Relationship Management & Process Improvement:Foster strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and timely response to inquiries.Actively participate in monthly project reviews, providing valuable insights.Champion best practices by collaborating with other projects and contributing to the successful implementation of a company-wide reporting system for faster and more accurate financial reporting. Show less

Frimley

SIEMENS PLC – Gas and Power Keadby 2 Project Team I thrived in a dynamic role, ensuring cost efficiency and smooth financial operations for projects. My key responsibilities included:Cost Management & Control:Conducted regular cost reviews and verified cost allocations to WBS and cost centers.Analyzed purchase orders and identified areas for cost optimization.Performed monthly checks of FX deals against plan and submitted reports to SFS (Siemens Financial… Show more SIEMENS PLC – Gas and Power Keadby 2 Project Team I thrived in a dynamic role, ensuring cost efficiency and smooth financial operations for projects. My key responsibilities included:Cost Management & Control:Conducted regular cost reviews and verified cost allocations to WBS and cost centers.Analyzed purchase orders and identified areas for cost optimization.Performed monthly checks of FX deals against plan and submitted reports to SFS (Siemens Financial Services).Procurement & Payment Management:Managed the full procurement workflow, including creation of purchase order requisitions, supplier invoice review, and liaison with project, site, and commercial teams for approvals.Tracked, reviewed, and released supplier invoices for timely payment.Project Reporting & Financial Processes:Contributed to monthly project reporting for the Business Unit.Created and processed month-end journals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines.Assisted with the administration and cost calculations for cross-border hiring of Siemens personnel, including monthly reviews of service level agreements with Siemens Germany. Show less

Warwick

SIEMENS PLC- AGT Long Term Programs BA Team Carried out month-end reporting for long-term projects by reconciling P&L and cost variances, posting journals, tracking cost in excess and billings in excess. Ensured project reporting documents aligned with SAP data for CPMs. Supported the customer billing process, including invoicing and processing planned financial amendments on a monthly basis. Maintained adherence to financial protocols by securing approvals and… Show more SIEMENS PLC- AGT Long Term Programs BA Team Carried out month-end reporting for long-term projects by reconciling P&L and cost variances, posting journals, tracking cost in excess and billings in excess. Ensured project reporting documents aligned with SAP data for CPMs. Supported the customer billing process, including invoicing and processing planned financial amendments on a monthly basis. Maintained adherence to financial protocols by securing approvals and updating SAP accurately and efficiently. Contributed to the successful Go-Live phase of the ATLAS ERP system for the LTP BA function. Meticulously compared prior and current data to ensure seamless data migration and reconciliation. Show less

Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom

SIEMENS PLC- Central Finance Technical Accounting Team Led the development of Excel templates for Siemens entities across North West Europe to ensure accurate reporting under the new IFRS 15 standard. - Implemented a system for tracking and timely reporting of identified discrepancies arising from IFRS 15 adoption. - Provided ongoing support to Siemens entities by answering queries and facilitating bookings on the SAP delta system used for IFRS 15-related reporting variances.

Maintained accurate financial records by processing purchase invoices, creating nominal journals, and reconciling bank statements for all subsidiaries and departments.Delivered insightful monthly operational analysis by identifying and explaining variances in revenue and costs. Led a project to optimize the costing structure of the Technical Service Center. Successfully implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in impactful decisions made by the MD, CFO, and department head… Show more Maintained accurate financial records by processing purchase invoices, creating nominal journals, and reconciling bank statements for all subsidiaries and departments.Delivered insightful monthly operational analysis by identifying and explaining variances in revenue and costs. Led a project to optimize the costing structure of the Technical Service Center. Successfully implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in impactful decisions made by the MD, CFO, and department head. Contributed to foreign exchange risk management by calculating hedging ratios and assisting the Finance Manager with FX contracts and spot deals. Proficient in Efacs accounting software, utilizing it for all sales and purchase ledger activities. Show less

Delivered exceptional customer service across diverse retail environments including deli store, bottle bar, and sausage concession.Mastered upselling techniques, maximizing revenue opportunities. Demonstrated exceptional efficiency and composure in fast-paced environments.Successfully led a team of 5 during the Paralympic Games, managing stock levels and effectively addressing customer inquiries. Enhanced problem-solving and leadership skills by coordinating a diverse team with… Show more Delivered exceptional customer service across diverse retail environments including deli store, bottle bar, and sausage concession.Mastered upselling techniques, maximizing revenue opportunities. Demonstrated exceptional efficiency and composure in fast-paced environments.Successfully led a team of 5 during the Paralympic Games, managing stock levels and effectively addressing customer inquiries. Enhanced problem-solving and leadership skills by coordinating a diverse team with varying skillsets to achieve a shared objective. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (Hons), Accounting And Finance

2nd year modules and grades: Financial Accounting and Reporting- 73% Cost and performance management- 73% Enhancing employability.

A Level

Activities and Societies: School Rugby Team London Citizens Group Arrupe Group promoting Justice 4 A levels in Maths, Biology, Chemistry.