Reporting & Budgeting Controller

Req ID:460840 

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 onsite Reporting & Budgeting Controller in Vasteras, SE we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your seasoned financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside meticulous, collaborative, and proactive teammates. You'll lead the charge in enhancing our financial integrity and transparency. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (accounting, audit, procurement), streamline our reporting processes, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Control the liquidity short term and long term of the site business and specifically projects in force on site.

• Ensure the reliability of the forecasting system for the short term and long-term liquidity (weekly process, Quarter Forecast and Budget) and provide reliable data.

• Analyse the funding needs of the projects in liaison with Site Controller, Customer Director Finance Controller and Project Controllers.

• Provide follow up on the global cash cycle through the Projects and site balance sheet and analyse the working capital improvement levers.

• Make sure that continuous improvement and action plans are in place through the Site and specifically on projects to generate operating cash flows.

• Liaise with the Cash management team and Country FD to make them aware of the site cash status and push to put preventative measures in place to achieve the objectives of the site

• Support actions to reduce overdue level 

• Control bonds expired and manage actions to reduce them

• Train and support the main players in the site
  o    on the importance of cash and how to improve it. ie what levers we have to improve.
  o    by making the project teams aware of the importance of their role in the cash generation process and the potential levers available to them to improve the liquidity of their 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:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field,

• Experience or understanding of corporate financial reporting and budgeting,

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices,

• Familiarity with financial software and Excel; SAP experience is a plus,

• Fluency in English and Swedish, both spoken and written,

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects,

• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to participate in ongoing education opportunities

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 documents to verify, record, and process transactions, manage the corporate financial reporting process, and lead financial reporting projects.,

• Progress towards leading roles in financial management and expertise in accounting standards.,

• Utilise our supportive and dynamic working environment",

• Contribute to innovative projects,

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

Job Type:​Experienced​