Finance Project Analyst SER Switzerland

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 Finance Project Analyst SER Switzerland in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Luminita Tanasa (GFC Project Controlling Senior Manager, Cluj-Napoca) and work alongside dedicated and passionate teammates.

As a Project Controller, you will act as a co-pilot to the Project Manager, ensuring focus on achieving the financial goals of the project and providing all required financial information. You will support Project Management, control monthly margin realization, monitor and support the EAC change process, assist with project planning, and ensure compliance with Alstom accounting guidelines.

You will serve as the single point of contact for all financial matters related to the assigned project portfolio, while closely monitoring project deliverables. The role also involves the early assessment and measurement of the financial impact of risks and opportunities, with regular follow-ups on action plans. In addition, you will proactively monitor and challenge project cash flow and gross margin performance.

We’ll look to you for:

• Monthly cost control (Contract Income Statement);
• Reporting projects;
• Actual vs forecast/budget analysis and cost reallocation;
• Analysis of Sales, Total Costs and Gross  margin based on actuals;
• Ensure consolidation of participating units for actuals and forecast sales is correct;
• Contrat EAC management;
• Budget and forecast;
• Other costs deep dive analysis: bonds, guarantees, L/C, PM, etc.;
• Invoice calculation and preparation;
• Monitor the invoice plan;
• Monitor cash collections and L/C fees;
• Prepare all the financial slides for MPR;
• Prepare all the financial slides for FPR;
• Support PM with all the requirements for the MPR/QPR/FPR preparation;
• Analysis of Sales POC, Sales delivery, VO, update of Sales EAC;
• Follow-up on invoicing plan;
• Follow-up on cash collection;
• Prepare the cash and sales monthly analysis and forecast;
• Contract MD management;
• Manage all finance related activities for setting up the project;
• Month end closing including accruals management;
• Audit;
• Contract closure;
• Early warnings, risk and opportunities analysis;
• Contract BS items management and analysis;
• Support project team in claim preparation;
• Transversal MU / country topics (Project scorecards updates, Polaris mass upload, cash in and overdue files, …);
• Ad hoc requests.

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: 

• Degree in Finance / Business;
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of solid finance experience, preferably in project controlling, financial analysis, record-to-report (R2R), order-to-cash (O2C), or related finance operations;
• Experience working in a multinational or matrix organization;
• Interest in developing project management and business partnering capabilities;
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams or transformation initiatives;
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP;
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools;
• Fluent in English, French and German are a plus;
• Good general business understanding;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with different stakeholders;
• Good communication and collaboration skills;
• Experience in finance processes and systems;
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time management and organizational ability;
• Positive and proactive attitude, with resilience under pressure.

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 1000 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).

#LI-Hybrid

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.