Finance Project Manager, PI

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Date: 1 Oct 2024

Location: Astana, AST, KZ

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.

 

 

 

Could you be the full-time Finance project Manager in Astana we’re looking for?

 

Your future role

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.

 

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.


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