Finance Project Manager

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking a Finance Project Manager to lead the financial strategy of complex mobility projects. You’ll manage project financials, ensure compliance with international standards, optimize cash flows, and provide reliable analyses to support decision-making.

Collaborating with Project Managers, Contract Managers and Tender Finance Managers, you’ll drive value creation, governance, and cross-functional financial insights while advancing Alstom’s global rail initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business school, engineering school, or university equivalent.
• MBA or Master’s in Finance (desired).
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Previous experience in railway or industrial projects (desirable).
• Background in auditing or project operations (advantageous).
• Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the overall project management process alongside the Project Manager.
• Optimizing financial aspects of the project, including tax, hedging, and financing strategies.
• Providing financial advice and guidance to the project team to create value.
• Ensuring compliance with financial rules during project reviews and execution.
• Contributing to business agility and awareness through financial insights.
• Supporting claim management and guiding competitiveness improvements.

Skills

MS Excel

Teamwork

Organizational skills

English communication

SAP

Finance experience

Education

Master’s degree in business/engineering/university equivalent

MBA or Master’s in Finance (desired)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Req ID: 522228

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 full-time Finance Project Manager in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You’ll play a key role in the financial strategy and success of our projects, ensuring compliance, optimizing financial flows, and driving value creation. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Project Managers, Contract Managers, and Tender Finance Managers), contribute to project reviews, and provide reliable financial analysis to support decision‑making, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of managing project financials, including costs, revenues, and profitability, but also ensure compliance with international financial standards and Alstom’s internal rules and processes.

We’ll look to you for:

• Participating in the overall project management process alongside the Project Manager


• Optimizing financial aspects of the project, including tax, hedging, and financing strategies


• Providing financial advice and guidance to the project team to create value


• Ensuring compliance with financial rules during project reviews and execution


• Contributing to business agility and awareness through financial insights


• Supporting claim management and guiding competitiveness improvements

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:

• Master’s degree from a business school, engineering school, or university equivalent


• MBA or Master’s in Finance (desired)


• At least 5 years of experience in Finance


• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize


• Strong team-working abilities


• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel


• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English


• Previous experience in railway or industrial projects (desirable)


• Background in auditing or project operations (advantageous)


• Knowledge of SAP

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. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines


• Work with new security standards for rail signalling


• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects


• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment


• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning


• Progress towards senior finance leadership roles


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is$110,000 – $145,000 CADper year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at \"[e-mail]\" while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type: Experienced