Site Controller Vienna (f/m/d)

Req ID:458069 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 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 Site Controller (f/m/d) in Vienna we’re looking for? 

Your Future Role 

From Vienna to the world: our Viennese site is a global competence center for trams and light rail vehicles. 800 colleagues develop and manufacture the Flexity™ tram for worldwide customers from Austria to Australia. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen. You’ll report to Financial Director RSC Ligh Rail DACH and lead a dedicated team of 3 employees.

We’ll look for you to: 

• Provide accurate and transparent information, support, and performance enablers to the site management team.
• Assist the Site Managing Director in all financial matters by providing guidance, interpreting data/figures, and acting as an interface between site functions.
• Monitor and forecast the QCD financial indicators of the relevant sites.
• Set targets and establish a control environment for cost management within the sites to maximize performance.
• Monitor financial flows and validate the final reports.
• Control and validate the financial data provided by the site functions.
• Challenge and offer insights for risk or variance analyses.
• Provide financial support to business management, backed by consolidated data and analysis.
• Provide all necessary analysis and assistance to the central management control team.
• Work at actual, forecast, and budget levels.
• Develop action plans to optimize performance and implement corrective actions.
• Follow restructuring and capacity extension plans if any.
• Validate the site budget, 3-Year Plan, Rolling Forecast, and Reporting.
• Set the environment to collect, consolidate, analyze, and validate financial data in order to produce actual budget and forecasts, draw conclusions on variances of resource allocation, and recommend corrective action.
• Manage the site controlling team.

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: 

• At least 7 years of experience in Accounting/Controlling/Audit is mandatory for the role
• Demonstrate Honesty and Integrity, Courage and Conviction
• Resilience, ability to work under pressure and exposure
• Very good Communication Skills needed to face many actors in the organization
• Ability to Work in an International Environment
• Leadership experience
• Excellent analytic skills
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely
• analyses.
• Ability to manage big data as a large part of business operations
• Strategic thinker and planner
• Fluency in English is mandatory for the role, German would be a plus.

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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. The minimum salary for this position is € 80.000 EUR gross annually for full-time employment according to the collective bargaining agreement. Overpayment depends on relevant work experience and qualifications. You’ll also:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility 
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, 25 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and discounted tickets for public transport 
• Optimize work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models as well as bridging days, parental part-time and “Papamonat” 
• Alstom site with company canteen and meal allowance as well as good transport connections and free parking facilities  

• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries  
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programs  
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events 
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as company physician and psychologist and other health measures  
• Other attractive offers such as employee discounts, company bike leasing & share purchase programs

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! 

Equal Opportunities Statement 

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.