Project Controller - 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, 80,000 lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be our new Finance Project Controller (Temporal – 6 months) in Madrid we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your Finance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside young and proactive teammates.

You'll manage all financial aspect of a project such as accounting, reporting, cost control, budget. Well integrated into project team and support all work package owners. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management)

You’ll specifically take care of providing technical expertise/guidance and support at every step of the project life cycle, but also ensuring compliance with FI’s and Alstom policies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensure accuracy of actuals and Estimate to Complete data at the Project level.
• Ensure the economic and financial management of the project, following company procedures and ensuring risks and opportunities are managed to optimize the project financial targets.
• Support Project Manager and the Project Team in the controlling/financial management of the project.
• Be the economic and financial advisor to the Project Manager.
• Prepare, along with the Project Manager, the periodic Project Reviews with all the relevant financial analysis.
• Control and optimize the project results through close involvement with the Project Manager.
• Challenge the Estimate to Complete in order to maximize the Project Margin.
• Ensure customer invoicing is done as soon as possible and play an active role in getting payment from customer in the due time.
• Manage cash and follow-up the implementation of cash improvement actions on the project Promote cash culture in the project.
• Manage project bonds and hedging to limit exposure.
• Provide all Project financial reporting (orders, forecasts, weekly cash,…) to Unit accounting for month end, forecast, budget process and to Sector as requested.
• Review and analyze all balance-sheet items linked to the project (s).
• Participate in the project Steering Committee, Risk analysis meetings and all decision-making concerning financial or contractual aspects of the project.

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 or Accounting degree.
• Up to 2 years experience in project cost control, budgeting and forecasting or work package controlling.
• Interest for technical projects and products.
• Good business knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and SAP (CO and FI module mainly).
• Ability to use integrated financial systems.
• High Level of English is a must.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent analytical skills.

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.
• Utilize our cooperative 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 recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

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.