Louise Jacobus

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Siemens Mobility (Pty) Ltd

01.2019 - Current

Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.

Vice President of Business Administration

Siemens (Pty) Ltd - Mobility Division

10.2016 - 12.2018

Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.

Business Unit Controller

Siemens (Pty) Ltd - Mobility Division

01.2013 - 09.2016

Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.

Head of Commercial Project Management

Siemens (Pty) Ltd - Energy Transmission and Distribution Division

11.2009 - 12.2012

Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Provided detailed financial controlling and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Financial Performance Manager

Siemens (Pty) Ltd - Energy Transmission and Distribution Division

11.2006 - 10.2009

Tracked, analyzed and executed quality and continuous improvement initiatives to hold departments accountable for performance.
Led teams to drive results and meet production, quality and safety goals.
Monitored key performance indicators and built processes to support partner performance and growth.
Developed, tracked and analyzed variance of key performance measurements.
Worked with technical resources to conduct root cause analysis and prevent future issues.
Leveraged analytical tools to provide insight and enhance performance.
Transformed existing processes and rebuilt platform to optimize information utility and process efficiency.
Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational excellence and development.
Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.

Business Analyst, SAP (Spiridon) Project

Siemens (Pty) Ltd - Information Technology Division

12.2005 - 10.2006

Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
Trained and mentored junior staff on SAP system operations and functionality.

Business Administrator Manager

Siemens (Pty) Ltd - Automation & Drives and Dematic Divisions

10.1999 - 11.2005

Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President of Business Administration

Business Unit Controller

Head of Commercial Project Management

Financial Performance Manager

Business Analyst, SAP (Spiridon) Project

Business Administrator Manager

Education

MBA - Subjects Completed

Foundation Leadership Program - Leadership

Bachelor of Commerce - Management Accounting

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