Operations Lead

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supervisory and operational expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a critical role in driving the efficiency and quality of inter-company operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., Country/Region Treasury, Finance Controllers, Consolidation Team), manage inter-company processes for specific regions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

You’ll specifically take care of developing and integrating processes from regions to the Global Finance Center (GFC), but also standardizing inter-company processes globally.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing inter-company operations in a cost-effective and efficient manner

• Meeting and exceeding KPIs and quality targets

• Driving process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

• Building and retaining a strong, skilled team

• Fostering strong governance and trust with all stakeholders

• Contributing to strategic initiatives and special projects

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance

• 12-15 years of experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in team leadership roles in P2P, O2C, or R2R

• Deep understanding of accounting principles

• Intermediate skills in ERP systems, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience with process automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

• Strong understanding of internal controls

• Ability to build process models

• Green Belt in Six Sigma (desirable)

• Effective communication, team management, and time prioritization skills

• Customer-centric mindset and data-oriented problem-solving abilities

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 routine

• Work with innovative tools and technologies

• Collaborate with diverse and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to impactful and forward-thinking projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs

• Progress towards senior leadership roles in the organization

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.