Senior Project Controller

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville on the South Shore of Montreal is seeking a Senior Project Controller. This full-time on-site role partners with Project Managers to drive financial performance on major rail projects.

You will own forecasting, budgeting, reporting, risk mitigation, and contract support, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability and cash flow. The position offers on-site presence three days per week and shuttle services.

Qualifications

• Strong financial leadership and partnership with project managers.
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, reporting and cash flow.
• Ability to assess financial risks and opportunities in contracts.
• Strong understanding of financial policies and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Controller and trusted financial partner to the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to support strategic decisions.
• Manage project forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial performance.
• Monitor and improve profitability, cash flow, working capital.
• Support contract and claim management by assessing financial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and controls.
• Drive financial governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and support junior Project Controller.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Reporting

Risk management

Contract management

Financial analysis

Compliance

Internal controls

Coaching

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, 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 Senior Project Controller, in St-Bruno-de-Montarville on the South Shore of Montreal, we’re looking for?

This position requires an on-site presence three days per week. To make your life easier, shuttle services are available between Montreal and the St-Bruno site!

Your future role:

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial leadership expertise in a dynamic and impactful industry. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking teammates while acting as the financial business partner for major rail projects.

As the Project Controller, you will partner with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to drive the financial performance of complex projects from execution through completion. You’ll provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, ensure financial compliance, and help maximize project profitability and cash flow.

You’ll specifically take care of financial performance management, forecasting, reporting, risk mitigation, and contract support, ensuring projects are delivered successfully from both an operational and financial perspective.

We’ll look to you for:

• Acting as the Project Controller and trusted financial partner to the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle
• Providing financial analysis, advice, and guidance to support strategic decision-making
• Managing project forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial performance
• Monitoring and improving project profitability, margins, cash flow, and working capital
• Supporting contract and claim management by assessing financial risks and opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, regulations, and internal controls
• Driving financial governance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Coaching and supporting junior Project Controller

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 inclusive and flexible 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 leadership roles or other career growth opportunities

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

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us.

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.