VIE - Finance

Req ID:416413 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Objective

Assist in managing the industrial controlling, project controlling and accounting activities of the Rochester, NY facility. This position will report to the Industrial Controller in Rochester, NY and will assist in several key tasks. This position will be the lead position which will manage the utilization of the Rochester, NY site. The role will also ensure control of the costs by monitoring the budget vs. actual performance each month. The role will also identify the causes of the variances and prepare detailed reports for review with Site leadership team.

The role will support industrial controller, Site Controller and Chief Accountant on various requests.

Responsibilities

Monthly: Industrial Controlling

• Detailed review of monthly actual costs. Coordinate with various cost Center owners to review monthly costs and investigate any potential anomalies vs. budget.
  • Early warnings on significant cost bookings compared to rates set at the beginning of the year
  • Proper booking of costs
  • Prior month to current month analysis
• Month end close,
• Utilization rates - plan vs actual
• Headcount reporting
• Monthly hours reconciliation
• Monitor employee time reporting
• Monitoring capex spend vs plan.
• Monthly & annual tax reporting
• Assist in preparing monthly presentations for Business reviews
• Analysis for ad-hoc projects
• Automation of existing files

Annually: Industrial Controlling

• Assist with budget/budget reforecast process
• Assist with hourly rates setting process

Monthly: Project Controlling

• Actuals reporting
• Entering invoices in GSI
• Monthly bill backs

Education requirements

• BS Degree in Business Administration; Accounting; Economics
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project experience, including long and complex project control
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office, SAP (GSI)
• Must meet VIE French Program requirements*

 *This is a trainee position, therefore only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements: https://www.civiweb.com/EN/le-volontariat-international/VIE_CONDITIONS.aspx

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

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.