FP&A Financial Analyst - Graduate Program

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a dynamic FP&A Analyst for their Finance Graduate Program, delivering one year in Canada and one year abroad. This role offers insights into regional financial results, strong collaboration with teams, and ample opportunities to enhance financial planning and analysis skills in a global context.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's in Finance or equivalent.
• Maximum 2 years of experience in Finance in an international environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and refine monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Analyze costs related to support functions like HR and Finance.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Skills

Proactivity

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Date: 30 May 2025

Company: Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

You want to boost your career in Finance & participate to solving real-world mobility challenges?

Join our Alstom Finance Graduate Program!

• 2 years international rotational program to have a wide experience of Alstom’s Finance and develop your multicultural background
• A customized training journey to develop your Finance & Leadership competencies: induction program, networking events with Top Managers, personal development plan and training path
• A managerial and HR follow-up on your career and development

Location: St-Bruno-de-Montarville

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and curious FP&A Analyst to join our Canadian team as part of an international rotational program, offering one year of experience in Canada followed by one year abroad. This role is an excellent entry point into the professional finance world, offering direct visibility into regional financial results and close collaboration with both the head office and local teams.

What are my responsibilities?

• Financial Planning:Prepare and refine monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Results Analysis:Compare actuals to forecasts, identify variances, and explain key drivers.
• Support Function Oversight:Analyze costs related to support functions (HR, Finance, Legal, Sales, Communications, etc.).
• Headcount Monitoring:Ensure proper mapping of employees to cost centers, track hires and departures.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Sales, Communications, and other support teams.
• Reporting & Presentations:Prepare financial reports and presentations for VPs and senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement:Contribute to the development of automated reports and process optimization.

What We’re Looking For:

• Graduated with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s in Finance or equivalent
• Maximum 2 years of experience in Finance in international environment would be an advantage
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable navigating complex financial systems (ERP, reporting tools).
• Strong interest in automation and data analysis.
• Personal Attributes:
• Proactive and self-driven.
• Curious and quick to learn.
• Strong team spirit and positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Languages:
• English is required.
• French is a strong asset.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.