Finance Controller

Req ID: 473425

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 36,300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

JUNIOR FINANCE PROJECT CONTROLLER

Purpose of the job:

The Project controller is in charge of the financial management and control of a project portfolio. At this level, he/she operates in full autonomy for large projects. He/she can also supervise a team of project controllers for a portfolio of large and complex projects. Act as the financial support and representative for the project manager. Guarantee the financial transparency of the project.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure project accounting is in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Organise the project reviews from start to the end of each contract.
• Manage the controlling and financial reporting of projects in accordance with internal control rules.
• Ensure that the project finance situation as reported in Sector Project Reviews is accurate and sincere in respect with Alstom rules.
• Support the Project Manager and other project functions as a finance partner.
• Prepare in conjunction with the project team, the project review content and the periodical project financial presentation.
• Understand the project documents and systems and actively manage financial implications arising from them.
• Produce all financial project reporting as requested (forecast cash flow, revenue gross margin, …).
• Ensure that all financial processes and internal controls, including DoA, are implemented, robust and compliant.
• Ensure the adequate establishment of the onshore projects in conjunction with the local finance team.
• Control and have at all times full knowledge of all financial movements within the project scope, ensuring they are correctly and accurately reported. Reconcile the onshore or offshore project results both within the project accounts and with respect to balance sheet positions related to the project.
• Manage the interfaces with other expert functions such as tax, treasury, insurance, contract management.
• Ensure total consistency of all internal and external claims in the project financials.
• Ensure consistency of assessment of risk recognition and accounting for any risks and opportunities in the projects. Support correct risk recognition valuation and associated reporting.
• Provide management with reliable financial data in order to assist in the decision-making.
• Ad-hoc reporting on project including special investigations of issues arising.
• Ensure consistency with project teams (Planner, Sourcing, …).

• Experience on Work Package and Projects controlling is preferred.
• 2/3 years minimum relevant experience in financial reporting, consolidation and controlling; risk valuation; interpreting and presenting accurate and reliable financial data to leadership at multiple levels in order to drive strategic decisions, including program staffing levels.
• University degree in Finance or other relevant degree, or equivalent.
• English mandatory.

• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Very good communication skills needed to face many actors in the organisation and communicate at all levels of the organisation in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrate transparency and reliability.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Hybrid (on-site + smartworking).

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Job Type: Experienced