Analyst 2 - Project Controlling

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 Project Finance Controlling Analyst in Bangalore we’re looking for?

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code) : GFC Project Controlling Analyst 2 (FI-GF-07)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Project Controlling Analyst 2 manages the controlling and financial reporting of projects in accordance with internal control rules and ensures project accounting is in accordance with Company guidelines. He or She :

• leads with the support of a Senior FPM, finances for projects or specific work packages rated No / Low / criticality, in order to improve the project overall performance.
• Provides financial analysis, advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best business decisions for the project.
• Supports a Senior FPM in Financial Strategy implementation.
• Supports a Project Manager in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies / committed savings.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to..)

Finance / Global Finance Centre

Reports directly to :

Project Controlling Team lead, Manager or Senior Manager in GFC

Other reporting to : N / A

Direct reports : N / A

Network & Links

Internal

Finance Project Manager (FPM)

Project Manager, Project Quality & Sub-System Manager, Chief Engineer, Chief Operations, Project Contract Manager, Project Planning Manager

Finance expert functions : Tax and Customs, Treasury and Financing, Internal Audit & Risk Management

Expert functions ( legal, platforms, Ops. Excellence, etc.)

External

Customer (mainly Finance Organization) and Jointly with a Senior FPM

Partners (mainly Finance Organization) and Jointly with a Senior FPM

MAIN RES MAIN RESPONSABILITIES PONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities :

Contribute effectively with the project initial set up. Obtain all financial and accounting data related to the contracts allocated. Check the accuracy of the data accounted for on the project (Invoices (customer or supplier), timesheets, travel expenses...)

Check and control cost movements monthly, compare with forecast and analyze variance.

Present all financial data in a transparent way. Control the flows of Internal purchased orders.

Support work package owners to prepare the Estimate at Completion (EAC) to be validated during the Project Reviews, Product Review Boards or Program Authorization Boards. Explain, justify and keep record in detail of the estimates.

Reconcile approved project financial data in ODYC and ERP.

Provide analysis and support for overall finance topics of the project. Raise "Early Warnings" when necessary to increase management attention.

Analyze and monitor industrial cost to provide insights on performance of operations.

Understand the contractual terms and conditions and advise about all financial matters in contract, focusing on guiding on competitiveness improvement.

Communicate effectively with Project Stakeholders and provide reliable financial analysis to assist in the decision-making (Explain, justify and keep record in detail).

Prepare jointly with the project team, the project reviews content and reassess each semester the profitability.

Identify cost saving opportunities and alert of any deviation vs budget and forecast.

Provide support on contractual bonds issuance and follow-up.

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

Liaise with other finance expert functions ( Tax and Customs, Treasury and Financing, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Accounting and Finance efficiency, etc.).

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

Support Project Manager in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies / committed savings.

Partner with Project Manager in Contract & Claim Management (focus on finance topics & risks profile).

Follow the proper closing of the projects in his or her site (collect all the bonds, ensure closing checklist is fulfilled, perform all the necessary activities to close the projects in the ERP).

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory :

MBA finance / CA & CMA with below experience

CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA in Finance with prior manufacturing experience

Desirable :

Fluent in other languages is a plus

Experience

Mandatory :

2-5 years of relevant finance experience (see below)

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable :

Experience in long term project accounting is a plus

Competencies & Skills

Curious, striving to learn & develop

Ability to multitask with efficiency and speed

Good, and improving, knowledge of the Business and of Key Performance Indicators

Detect & Fix issues

Knowledge of ERP, Excel and PowerPoint

Demonstrate Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Courage

Good interpersonal skills : ability to listen, accept & convince avoiding conflict

Ability to Work in a matrix / multi cultured Environment

Find a way attitude and continuous improvement mindset

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.

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