Finance Project Analyst

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• To ensure accuracy of the financial data of the project reported in the Project Reviews.
• To ensure the economic and financial management of the project, ensuring risks and opportunities are managed to optimize the project financial targets and support the Project Manager in the controlling/financial management of the project.
• Manage all financial aspects of a project such as accounting, reporting, cost control, budget.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial rules and Alstom RAM.
• To ensure that the project finance situation as reported in Project Review is accurate and sincere in respect with Alstom rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the economic and financial advisor to the Project Manager.
• Prepare & organize, along with the Project Manager, the periodic Project Reviews with all the relevant financial analysis.
• Control and optimize the project results through close involvement with the Project Manager and Work Package (WP) Owners/Project Sub-system Managers.
• Analyze the execution performance and propose action plans to improve contract margin and cash profile as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Challenge the estimate to complete in order to maximize the project margin and ensure all risks are mitigated.
• Provide support for correct risk and opportunity recognition, valuation, sharing and associated reporting.
• Make sure customer invoicing is done as soon as possible and play an active role in getting payment from the customer in due time.
• Manage cash and follow-up the implementation of cash improvement actions on the project Promote cash culture in the project.
• Manage project bonds and hedging to limit exposure.
• Provide all Project financial reporting (orders, forecasts on sales, costs, margin, cash) to Unit controller for month-end, forecast, budget process and to Sector as requested while ensuring compliance to applicable rules.
• Have at all times knowledge of financial movements and ensure that such information is consistent and reconciled on a regular basis in the ERP systems on both onshore and offshore scope.
• Review and analyze all Balance Sheet items linked to the project.
• Provide support for accurate claim compilation and ensuring total consistency of all internal and external claims in the project financials. Support claims administration (documentation, reports).
• Review the contract database data for all units and its compliance with last FPR’s decisions.
• Participate actively in the project meetings, risk analysis meetings and all decision-making concerning financial or contractual aspects of the project.
• Provide guidance and financial leadership for the Project Managers for all Project Review submissions.
• Manage the interfaces with other expert functions: tax, treasury, insurance, contract management.
• To comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• A recognized degree in Finance or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure & in an international high-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively as a member of a team to co-ordinate actions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize in order to be effective.
• Must be able to work autonomously (self-motivated).
• Should be extremely numerate and have an excellent knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Proficient in MS Excel & SAP.
• Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Good verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience of contract or project accounting.
• Resilience.
• Proactive and adaptable to change.

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.