project controller

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.

Could you be the Finance Project Manager (1 year duration) in Athens we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates

Purpose of the Job

The FPM leads finances for projects, in order to improve the project overall performance. He or She participates in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Manager.

Key accountabilities:

• Participate in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Manager.

• Main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the project.

• Optimize financial aspects on the project Org. Tax, Hedging, Financing

• Business Partnering:
  o    provide finance advise and tutoring to the project team.
  o    set up technical expertise within the real and current concerns of the business to create value. o    enrich integration within the organization (functional intermediation).
  o    ensure compliance of finance rules in project review preparation and throughout project execution.
  o    contribute on business agility and awareness.

• Supervision, analysis and support for overall finance topics of the project.

• Control the financial performance of the project and propose action plans to improve contract margin and cash profile as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.

• Raised "Early Warnings" when necessary to increase management attention.

• Add insight and accuracy to project financial information (Improve accuracy on forecasts, revenue, cash, cost, etc.).

• Challenge and approve Project Financials (cash, competitiveness) as per DoA.

• Provide confirmation of Internal Transfer Pricing policies to procurement for the issuance of internal purchase orders.

• Control the intercompany flows of Internal purchased orders.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, especially for tax and statutory accounts purposes.

• Liaise with other finance expert functions

• Cooperate with other expert functions (e.g. legal, platforms, Operational Excellence, etc.).

• Establish strategic network with external financial players involved in the project.

• Contribute in negotiation processes to secure project success (customer and / or partner).

• Support PM in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies/committed savings.

• Partner with PM and CM in Contract & Claim Management (focus on finance topics & risks profile).

Educational Requirements

Mandatory: Master’s in Business school, engineering school or university equivalent

Desirable: MBA, Master’s in Finance

Experience

Mandatory:

• + 5 years’ experience in Finance

• Excellent knowledge in MS Excel

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

• Fluent in other language is a plus

Competencies and skills

• Autonomous

• Strategic Thinking and Self-mastery

• Synthesis and analytical mind

• Demonstrated ability to partner well and influence others

• Entrepreneur and proactive

• Good relations and strong communication skills

• Resilience

• Ability to work in a matrix environment

• Taste for new technology

• Integrity, communication and leadership skills

• ERP knowledge

Position based in Athens

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.