Industrial controller

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Date: 10 Apr 2026

Location: Johannesburg, GT, ZA

Company: Alstom

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Job Title (Job code): Industrial Controller (FI-SC-00_003)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Monitor and analyze production costs, mainly in Rolling Stock and Components sites, identifying areas for efficiency improvement. Follow-up production orders and their allocation to project costs.
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to..) Finance Reports directly to: Site Controller	Other reporting to: Direct reports:
Network & Links
Internal Finance Project Manager / Work Package Manager / Project Industrial Manager / Project Procurement Manager / Project Quality Manager	External
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Follow-up production orders in the ERP ensuring accuracy of values during the industrial flow Monitor and analyze site production costs identifying variances between actual and budgeted financial performance Perform hours reconciliation between activity tracking tools and ERP and correct errors Provide clear and accurate data on industrial cost to date and at completion Generate regular financial reports, such as cost per unit analysis, to provide insights to management on performance of operations Monitor the reallocation program and the Material Requirement Planning Work Breakdown Structure (MRP WBS) balances through the available reports Analyze cost of non-quality and supplier Conq recovery follow up Understand standard cost calculation by product, and analyze the variance between standard and actual price Collaborate with other functions (Procurement, Industrial, Supply Chain) to align financial and operational objectives Maintain scorecards reconciling financials with operational KPIs Support monthly closing, budgeting and forecasting activities Participate in hard inventory valuation, cycle count review, slow-moving provision and action plans to improve working capital Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and data Ensure compliance with internal procedures and all relevant regulations Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy Support with ad-hoc financial projects and operational projects which could affect inventory.
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory: Bachelor´s degree in Finance	Desirable:
Experience
Mandatory: Minimum 3 years experience in Finance Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities Excellent knowledge in MS Excel Fluent in English	Desirable: Previous experience in industrial projects in equivalent position Knowledge of SAP ERP systems
Competencies & Skills Ability to interpret business related data Capacity to manage large quantity of data Analytical and problem-solving skills

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

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