VIE - Junior Project Finance Manager (m/f)

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.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To know more about the VIE program, click here

Location: Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

Duration of the VIE: 24 Months

Could you be the full-time Finance Project Management (FPM) VIE in Toronto (Ontario, Canada) we’re looking for?

Purpose of the Job:

To support the Finance Project Management (FPM) organization in Signalling & Infrastructure Business, Canada. The candidate will have first hand experience of finance project reviews, work package reviews and many transverse finance topics during this VIE tenure, ensuring accelerated learning, high visibility and a fast track to personal and professional development.

 Responsibilities:

• Act as Finance Project manager (FPM) in preparing periodic Project reviews with all relevant financial analysis.
• Prepare the Estimate to complete analysis with the PM and Work Package Controllers.
• Assure Customer invoicing is completed as soon as possible and play an active role in securing payment from Customer in due time.
• Manage project bond requirements and hedging to limit exposure.
• Participate in Project Management team meetings, risk sessions, and all decision-making concerning Project financial or contractual aspects.
• Ensure accuracy of actuals and estimates to complete, drive transparency of financials.
• Ensure cost components' quality, cost, and delivery commitment is properly documented/backed up and monitored on monthly basis.
• Ensure the economic and financial management of the project, following all company procedures and ensuring risks and opportunities are managed to optimize the project financial targets.
• Manage change order opportunities and provide financial support for claims management.
• Support external and internal financial and process audits
• Support budget and forecasting activities on high critical projects
• Perform other related duties and ad-hoc analysis as assigned

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel
• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage change and work in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in English

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
• Work with innovative financial tools and processes in the rail signalling field
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to impactful and innovative projects
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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.