Finance Project Manager (m/f/d)

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 Finance Project Manager in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

2,100 colleagues from 46 countries, including 800 engineers, shape in Hennigsdorf the future of rail mobility. The locally developed, manufactured, and maintained product range includes high-speed, regional, and local trains, subways, as well as trams and light rail vehicles. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Samer Ammari and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

The purpose of this role is to assure the economic and financial management of the projects, following the applicable company procedures & rules and ensuring that risks and opportunities are followed in order to meet the project financial targets.

We’ll look for you to:

• Control the project results through close involvement with the Project Manager and ensure full use of the risk and opportunities management tool.
• Ensure customer invoicing is done as soon as possible and play an active role in achieving payment from customer in the due time.
• Specifically follow-up the implementation of cash improvement actions and promote the cash culture in the project.
• Respect the Alstom Transport Project processes/guidelines and tools.
• Challenge the CTC to maximize the project margin.
• Control of the project budget for plausibility and timely detection of crucial developments as well as information and implementation of actions with Work Package Owner & Controller.
• Participate in the Project Steering Committee, risk analysis meetings and all decision-making concerning financial or contractual aspects of the project.
• Review the Contract Database data from sites and ensure compliance with last review data.
• Ensure the necessary conditions for the achievement of the Project’s financial targets.
• Be the economic and financial advisor to the Project Manager.
• Prepare, along with the PM, the periodic Project Reviews, including the Project Cost Monitoring and provide all the relevant financial analysis.
• Respond for cost centers and site controlling.

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:

• Studies in Business Administration, Accounting, Managerial accounting or similar.
• Several years of professional experience in Project Controlling.
• General technical understanding of financial principles.
• Knowledge of cost carrier accounting, general accounting, cost type, delivery- and payment-conditions
• Experience with SAP, MS-office, with EXCEL.
• Languages required is English. German will be an additional important asset.
• Ability to work and think independently and analytically.
• Good communication skills, self-assured manners & good capacity to perform under pressure.
• Adaptive and team-oriented.

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (Metall- und Elektroindustrie BER BB), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovative culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events.

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 Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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