Finance Portfolio Manager

Req ID:509778 

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

Could you be the full-time hybrid Finance Portfolio Manager we’re looking for? 

Your future role 

Finance Portfolio Manager leads a team of financial project Manager and oversees the financial performance of his sites/projects.  He works closely with the Solution director. He also guarantees the continuous improvement of financial processes. We’ll look to you for:

• Provide accurate, transparent financial information and performance insights to the Solution Director and the leadership team.
• Support the Solution Director in all financial matters, including interpretation of results, data analysis, and decision‑making guidance
• Deliver timely financial analysis to regional management and Headquarters as required.
• Validate and control all financial data provided by the projects under your scope.
• Be an active member of the projects teams by challenging assumptions and support definition and implementation of action plans to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks and optimise Opportunities
• Implement an adequate and consistent control framework at both project and site levels to maximize operational and financial performance.
• Lead the full finance cycle for your portfolio and ensure high-quality performance management across projects, covering actuals, forecasts, and budget cycles.
• Provide ongoing financial expertise, coaching, and support to your team of 6 Financial Project Managers and work package controllers to drive performance, strengthen controlling practices, and promote continuous improvement in financial processes.

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:

• 8–10 years of financial experience, ideally in a multinational or matrix environment.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting across multiple cycles (budgeting, forecasting, closing).
• Ability to understand and apply internal policies and procedures, such as RAMS and Alstom GAP.
• Advanced knowledge of cost classification and cost reporting, with ability to interpret and challenge data.
• Change agent mindset with demonstrated ability to propose improvements and lead initiatives.
• Strong ethical standards, demonstrating teamwork, honesty, integrity, courage, and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; able to simplify complex financial information for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Highly reliable and well‑organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Resilient under pressure, comfortable working with senior leadership (N+1, N+2) and managing competing priorities.
• Solution‑oriented and analytical, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with site managers and functional leaders, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Bilingual (English and french)

Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.