Senior Finance Project Manager

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport engineering firm based in Quebec is seeking an experienced finance professional to provide financial analysis and guidance for project success. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in finance, excellent knowledge of MS Excel, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This role involves financial performance management, strategic thinking, and partnering with project teams to enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to partner well and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, advice, and guidance to support project team decisions.
• Participate in overall Project Management process with Project Director.
• Control financial performance and propose action plans to improve margins.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excellent knowledge in MS Excel

Strategic Thinking

Communication skills

Project Finance Management

Job description

Req ID: 477454

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

As a key member of the project:

• Provide financial analysis, advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best business decisions for the project.
• Be the main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the project, contributing to negotiation processes to secure project success. Support the Project Director in the risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies/committed savings.
  
  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Participate in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Director
• Main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the project
• Optimize financial aspects on the project Organization, Tax, Hedging, Financing
• Business Partnering:
• Provide finance advise and tutoring to the project team
• Ensure compliance of finance rules in project review preparation and throughout project execution
• 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
• Add insight and accuracy to project financial information (Improve accuracy on forecasts, revenue, cash, cost, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, especially for tax and statutory accounts purposes
• Liaise with other finance expert functions when necessary
• Cooperate with other expert functions (e.g. Legal, Platforms, Operational Excellence, etc.)
• Establish strategic network with external financial players involved in the project
• Contribute to negotiation processes to secure project success (customer and / or partner)
• Know and understand businesses portfolio and the operation of every business function
• Responsible for coaching Junior Project Finance Managers to develop necessary skills to manage projects with low and no criticality
  
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• +10 years experience in Finance
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Team working
• Excellent knowledge in MS Excel
• Integrity, resilience, coordination, communication and leadership skills
• Autonomous
• Project Finance Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Synthesis and analytical mind
• Demonstrated ability to partner well and influence others
• Entrepreneur and proactive
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Taste for new technology
  
  

“Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset to facilitate communication with our partners, suppliers, colleagues, and international clients. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.”

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.

Job Type: Experienced