Finance Project Manager

We’ll look to you to: 

• Own and manage the project’s financial performance end-to-end (cost, revenue, margin, cash) 

• Maintain accuracy of cost allocations and classification, revenue and margin recognition (IFRS 15 compliance), cash flow planning and control. 

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting cycles. 

• Ensure the accuracy of financial data and alignment with project progress. 

• Ensure the accuracy of the cost baseline and forecasting, with a clear transition from tender to project execution. 

• Lead work package financial reviews and management. 

• Identify, quantify and monitor financial risks, including cost, cash and margin exposure, as well as opportunities for value creation. 

• Drive monthly financial performance reviews and ensure consistency of reporting. 

• Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing guidance and financial insight to the project team. 

• Ensure full compliance with financial governance, standards and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Provide early warning of financial impacts and challenge assumptions to protect project performance. 

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:   

• Proven experience in project finance, controlling and forecasting.
• Experience of working on a large-scale or complex engineering/infrastructure project.
• Strong track record of delivering financial performance in a project environment.
• Strong understanding of financial performance metrics, reporting, analysis, and associated risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIMA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification is highly desirable. 

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. 

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. 

• Contribute to innovative projects. 

• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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. 

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

• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. 

• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

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! 

Equal opportunity statement: 

 
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.  

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 

 
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