Project Controller

Req ID:458636 

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, 74,000 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 onsite Project Controller in Vasteras, SE we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your seasoned financial management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking teammates. You'll be a pivotal force in driving project success and financial integrity.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including Project Managers, Core Project Teams, and Central Finance Teams), provide critical financial analysis for strategic decision-making, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Provide transparency on the financial situation of the project to the Project Manager (PM) & Project Core Team (PCT),

• Manage the monthly closing process for the project and ensure that project reporting is in line with accounting rules,

• Control project cost, analyse variances and recommend possible courses of action to remedy,

• Contribute to risk and opportunity management by challenging project inputs and recommending possible courses of action to mitigate risk or to achieve opportunities,

• Lead the Budget and Forecast processes on project level and update project planning in the financial systems accordingly,

• Ensure that project calculations reflect the current status of the project and lead the re-assessment of the project cost assumptions,

• Together with the PM and PCT, prepare reporting for project reviews including relevant financial analyses

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:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.,

• Experience or understanding of project management and financial control in a complex, project-driven environment.,

• Knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.,

• Familiarity with accounting principles and long-term contract accounting rules.,

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.,

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.,

• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Fluent in English & Swedish

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Work with cutting-edge financial systems and tools to drive project performance and ensure alignment with financial goals,

• Progress towards becoming a strategic partner in project management, honing your skills in financial analysis and risk management,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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