Deelan Ebrahim

Siemens (Pty) Ltd.Commercial Project Management:

• Manage project financials, including cost control, revenue tracking, and budget analysis.
• Provide timely financial updates and forecasts to support project teams.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting in alignment with company standards.

Finance Controlling (Project-Related):

• Oversee project budgets to align with company targets.
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective measures for cost deviations.
• Monitor recoveries and ensure adherence to financial policies.

Business Unit Finance Support:

• BU Finance Support
• Provide financial insights to support Business Unit (BU) decision-making.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for BU performance reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

Order Processing:

• Manage end-to-end order lifecycle, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address order-related issues effectively.

Achievements:

• Successfully streamlined timesheet booking through SAP-FIORI, enhancing reporting accuracy and transparency.
• Reduced trailing costs by improving cost-tracking processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve project alignment with financial objectives.
• Recipient of The Naledi Award for 'Be the Change,' recognizing my responsibility and contributions as an entrepreneur who approaches company goals as if the company were my own.

• Participated in a rotational scheme that provided extensive exposure to various business functions, including supply chain management, business excellence and development, HR administration, foreign Exchange management, and other administrative functions.
• This program allowed for hands-on experience in streamlining procurement and logistics processes, contributing to process improvements and strategic initiatives, maintaining employee records, assisting with learning and development programs, managing foreign exchange transactions, and handling day-to-day office operations.
• Gained foundational expertise in commercial project management, finance controlling, and business unit support, fostering a strong understanding of financial operations and processes.
• Actively contributed to budget preparations, variance analysis, and financial reporting for multiple projects, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Developed strong organizational and multitasking skills by efficiently managing order processing and collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams.
• This comprehensive experience cultivated a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of core business operations
• Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
• Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
• Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
• Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
• Promoted positive collaboration among trainees, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.