Finance Project Manager (Compo)

Main responsibilities:

• Participate in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Manager.
• Main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the project.
  • Optimize financial aspects on the project Org.
• Business Partnering:
  • provide finance advise and tutoring to the project team.
  • set up technical expertise within the real and current concerns of the business to create value.
  • enrich integration within the organization (functional intermediation).
  • ensure compliance of finance rules in project review preparation and throughout project execution.
  • contribute on business agility and awareness.
• Supervision, analysis and support for overall finance topics of the project.
• 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.
• Raised "Early Warnings" when necessary to increase management attention.
• Add insight and accuracy to project financial information (Improve accuracy on forecasts, revenue, cash, cost, etc.).
• Challenge and approve Project Financials (cash, competitiveness) as per DoA.
• Provide confirmation of Internal Transfer Pricing policies to procurement for the issuance of internal purchase orders.
• Control the interflows of Internal purchased orders.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, especially for tax and statutory accounts purposes.
• Liaise with other finance expert functions (e.g. Tax and Customs, Treasury and Financing, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Accounting and Finance efficiency, etc.).
• Cooperate with other expert functions (e.g. legal, platforms, Operational Excellence, etc.).
• Establish strategic network with external financial players involved in the project.
• Contribute in negotiation processes to secure project success (customer and / or partner).
• Support PM in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies/committed savings.
• Partner with PM and CM in Contract & Claim Management (focus on finance topics & risks profile).

Main required competences

• Bachelor of Economics/ Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration (Master’s degree is a plus);
• Additional qualifications may include ACCA, CFA, CAP/CIPA certificates, but not mandatory;
• Working experience (3+ years) in planning, financial modeling, auditing, cost controlling;
  • Industrial sectors is a plus;
  • Big4 is an advantage;
• Excellent knowledge in MS Excel, knowledge of SAP, Power BI.
• Languages (fluent in English; French will be a huge plus, as position involves daily communication with French sites).

Competencies & Skills

• Assertiveness.
• Quick-thinking.
• Problem-solving.
• Communication.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Work under pressure.
• Respect the deadlines.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards here
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, annual bonus).