A&CD Administrative Controller

Req ID:495441 

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, 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 A&CD Administrative Controller in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Andrei TIRLA (GPC Regional/Cluster Operations Manager, Cluj-Napoca), and work alongside dedicated, proactive and value-oriented teammates.

The A&CD department, Advanced & Creative Design, is in charge of the aesthetics design of the Alstom Rolling Stock products throughout its design, from the call for tender to delivery of the finished product. Located in our center in CLUJ, Romania, we are looking for a Administrative Controller, covering the A&CD worldwide scope.

You will be the Focal point for A&CD worldwide for Finance process deployment (particularly PO/invoice flows between all sites involved) while offering support for analysis and alignment of A&CD project execution & cost.

We’ll look to you to:

• Be the Accounting controller for HQ Central studio (for all costs and finance flows relative to HQ studio)
• Support Sub-System Manager of A&CD in the control & challenge of reported Actuals, Forecasts & Trend to EAC (Equivalent Annual Cost)
• Ensure and monitor the proper cost allocation to projects
• Analyze gaps between FPRs (Financial Performance Reports) and contribute to variation root cause analysis & mitigation plans
• Prepare monthly closing, such as project activities settlement and risk reviews
• Establish necessary dashboards for the reporting of the financial status of projects
• Make sure Finance Rules are understood and deployed. Define the necessary guidelines
• Contribute to the REX (return of experience) on his field and contribute to A&CD capitalization & process improvements
• Promote A&CD way of working and accelerate understanding of A&CD process
• Provide maintenance and service continuity service of the A&CD Finance and Workload tools
• Communicate with other finance teams from sites involved to explain/clarify the flows when needed and solve the issues
• Escalate to A&CD Managers status, evolution and risks related to Finance perspectives

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: 

• Master’s in Business School or University equivalent
• 5 yers of experience in finance/controlling, ideally in a similar industry or complex organizations (basic knowledge of project controlling and hourly rates is a plus)
• English & French fluent
• Knowledge of SAP ERP or consolidation tools
• Knowledge of IT tools would be useful (Excel, VBA, Power Query)
• Be able to challenge sub-system team and highly proactive in proposing solutions
• Team spirit & Collaborative management
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills, excellent team worker
• Basic overall knowledge of railway products

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;
• Be part of a large team with over 800 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain;
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues;
• Utilise our Agile, Responsible 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 (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program);
• Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers, Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, new-born bonus, discounts);
• Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension);
• Work-life balance - we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave;
• Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions).

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!

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Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.