Cost Controller

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno, QC is seeking a Work Package Controller to lead cost performance and industrial controlling of multi‑million engineering projects. You will monitor costs, validate BOMs, and support procurement costing in a hybrid 3 days on‑site / 2 days remote work.

You will interface with operations and procurement, analyze cost evolution and variances, and ensure data integrity in SAP. This permanent, full‑time role is based at the St‑Bruno site.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Relevant experience in controller role in an industrial environment.
• Strong computer skills and fluent in French & English; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and validate WPs' financials including BOMs, EAC and variance analysis.
• Bridge budget, forecast, ROFO and actuals; identify root causes of deviations.
• Collaborate with Project Procurement & Finance to optimize material cost control.
• Monitor cost evolution, inflation and indexation; track QCD deviations.
• Drive KPIs, cost reductions and risk mitigation plans.
• Be focal point for claims, material variances and SAP data integrity.
• Manage cost-to-complete and cost gap closure.

Skills

Cost control

Project accounting

SAP

ERP systems

Budgeting

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

Join us as Work Package Controller, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in St-Bruno, QC.

We are looking for a high-impact finance professional to lead the cost performance and industrial controlling of complex, multi-million engineering projects. This role sits at the core of the project lifecycle, from BOM validation to Work Package financial control, procurement costing and risk mitigation strategies.

Your future role

You are the interface with operations, particularly with the project supply manager, and your main responsibilities are to monitor the evolution of costs related to work packages (WPs), identify cost reduction opportunities, and report any cost overruns and productivity deterioration.

You have developed solid knowledge and skills in financial management of large-scale projects in the industrial sector. You have been involved in bidding processes and acted as a project controller/sourcing controller on long‑term contracts; you are our ideal candidate.

This position, based at our St-Bruno site on the South Shore of Montreal, is a permanent full‑time role (40 hours per week) - Ability to work in an international, multi‑site, matrix organization. Hybrid work environment with 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote per week.

You will be specifically responsible for

• Own and validate Tender BOM, Engineering and Manufacturing BOM financials to support EAC, savings, and variance analysis.
• Bridge budget, forecast, ROFO and actuals, line‑by‑line, identifying root causes and cost deviations. EAC reconciliation. Deep Actual analysis by wbs
• Partner with Project Procurement & Finance Managers to optimize material cost control
• Monitor cost evolution, inflation, indexation and QCD deviations.
• Drive KPIs, cost reductions, tender support, and risk mitigation plans
• Be the focal point for claims, material variances and SAP‑GSI cost data integrity.
• Proactively manage cost‑to‑complete, target tracking and cost gap closure.

All About You

We value passion and attitude as much as experience

Here what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred
• Relevant experience in controler role in an industrial environment
• Strong computer skills combined with excellent communication skills in both French & English
• ERP - SAP is a PLUS

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

• Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
• Grow and develop new skills through award‑winning learning
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions
• Benefit from a fair compensation package that includes a comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) on Day 1

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!

Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.

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.