Site Industrial Quality Manager

Site Industrial Quality Manager

Date: 6 Sep 2024

Location: Boksburg, GT, ZA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR FINANCE PROJECT MANAGER - BOKSBURG

At Alstom, 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 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Senior Finance Project Manager for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg.

THE PURPOSE OF THE MATERIAL PLANNER ROLE IS TO:
The FPM leads finances for projects rated in Medium/High Criticality, in order to improve the project overall performance. You will participate in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Managers. As a key member of the project and project core team, you provide financial analysis, advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best business decisions for the project. You are the main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the project, contributing in negotiation processes to secure project success. The FPM supports PM in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies/committed savings. You are part of the Finance organization and covers the entire project lifecycle, i.e. acquisition, bidding and execution.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Participate in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Manager.
2. Main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the project – Optimize financial aspects on the project Org. Tax, Hedging, Financing.
3. Business Partnering:
1. Provide finance advice and tutoring to the project team.
2. Set up technical expertise within the real and current concerns of the business to create value.
3. Enrich integration within the organization (functional intermediation).
4. Ensure compliance of finance rules in project review preparation and throughout project execution.
5. Contribute on business agility and awareness.
4. Supervision, analysis and support for overall finance topics of the project.
5. Control the financial performance of the project and propose action plans to improve contract margin and cash profile as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.
6. Raise "Early Warnings" when necessary to increase management attention.
7. Add insight and accuracy to project financial information (Improve accuracy on forecasts, revenue, cash, cost, etc.).
8. Challenge and approve Project Financials (cash, competitiveness) as per DoA.
9. Provide confirmation of Internal Transfer Pricing policies to procurement for the issuance of internal purchase orders.
10. Control the interflows of Internal purchased orders.
11. Ensure compliance with local regulations, especially for tax and statutory accounts purposes.
12. Liaise with other finance expert functions (e.g. Tax and Customs, Treasury and Financing, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Accounting and Finance efficiency, etc.).
13. Cooperate with other expert functions (e.g. legal, platforms, Operational Excellence, etc.).
14. Establish strategic network with external financial players involved in the project.
15. Contribute in negotiation processes to secure project success (customer and / or partner).
16. Support PM in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies/committed savings.
17. Partner with PM and CM in Contract & Claim Management (focus on finance topics & risks profile).
18. For partnership (consortium or JV), ensure follow up of the financial aspects in compliance with the partner agreements and alert in case of any deviation or risk profile for Alstom.
19. Know and understand businesses portfolio and the operation of every business function.
20. Responsible for coaching Junior FPMs to develop necessary skills to manage projects Category D.

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of a Degree in Finance
2. CA (SA) certification will be advantageous
3. 10 years’ experience in Finance
4. An auditing and/or project operational background would be an advantage
5. Previous experience in railway will be advantageous
6. Project understanding
7. Previous experience in industrial projects will be advantageous
8. Proven track record of improving project finance
9. Working in an international environment will be advantageous

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

1. Agile mindset
2. Inclusive mindset
3. Responsible mindset
4. Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize
5. Team working
6. Excellent knowledge in MS Excel, knowledge of SAP
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
8. Strong sense of work ethic
9. Resilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"
10. Prior exposure to high pressured environments
11. Keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges
12. Solution orientated
13. Deadline driven
14. Collaborative mindset
15. Team Player
16. Passionate
17. Leadership
18. Autonomous
19. Strategic Thinking and Self-Mastery
20. Synthesis and analytical mind
21. Demonstrated ability to partner well and influence others
22. Entrepreneur and proactive
23. Good relations and strong communication skills.
24. Resilience
25. Ability to work in a matrix environment
26. Taste for new technology
27. Collaboration
28. Global Vision

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.