FP&A Analyst

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, 74,000 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 FP&A Analyst in Cluj-Napoca we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your valuable expertise in a new cutting-edge field work alongside with smart, experienced, mature and assertive teammates.

You'll discover a complex business with complex accounting procedures and processes, where you can continuously learn and develop and create value add to our deliverables and tasks with your creative ideas. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (local accounting and reporting managers, controlling organizations, various finance and business functions), identifying risks and opportunities in terms of costs, gross margins and cash impact, sustaining the business strategy and overall transformation.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensure all financial data are collected, processed & analyzed in a timely manner Prepare actual financial results / forecast, compare with Budget and Plan and perform variance analysis, provide timely insights for business decision making Improve and streamline finance processes and planning Maintain and enhance financial analytical reporting systems Reporting contents: simplify and standardize various financial reports Analysis of Cash KPIs (Free cash flow, EBIT to Cash, Operating working capital, overdues, down payments) Contributes budgeting & monthly reporting activities for all Cash Related items Forex management - management of hedging relations and Teranga reporting of FX exposure Participate in the preparation and presentation of monthly business reviews Indirect cost center controlling, Overhead & Contract reporting Work with the Region Finance Analysts and functions controllers and ensure proper alignment Establish a close working relationship with the Treasury/Tax/Accounting & Consolidation/Investor Relations Teams Identify possible margin improvements, detect trends & possible KPIs evolutions Preparation of BR maker files for Contract Database, Under or Over recovery, Closing file, Tenders, FTE, NOE analysis file, other GM analysis Preparation of NOE analysis file with analysis and reaching out to RIs

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: 

• Finance degree or any other relevant discipline (Finance / Business / Economics related);
• 5+ years Experience in Finance/Accounting processes and systems;
• Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of SAP is a plus;
• Fluent in English;
• Strong general business understanding and experience in complex multi-national organizations;
• Previous experience in accounting roles(AP, AR, CM, Treasury, GL, CL);
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving;
• Communication & Teamwork inside and outside GFC;
• Excellent time management and organizational ability;
• Positive and proactive attitude, with resilience under pressure;
• Strong communication abilities in handling time sensitive topics together with more senior positions (Local / Group);
• Attention to Detail / Task Oriented Mindset;
• Management of complex topics;
• Comfort with financial data and ability to transform into clear/concise messages;  
• Previous experience in Internal Control and Audit is a plus;
• Another European language would be a plus;
• Advanced tools experience is a plus (SAP GSI, Teranga, Qlikview, Polaris, Power Automate, Power Query).

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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