Senior Project Controller

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

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Senior Project Controller in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville to act as the financial business partner for major rail projects. The role requires on-site presence three days per week with shuttle services from Montreal.

You will lead financial performance management, forecasting, reporting, risk mitigation, and contract support to ensure projects are delivered successfully from both operational and financial perspectives.

Qualifications

• Experience as the financial business partner for large projects.
• Proven ability to drive project profitability and cash flow through forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to manage financial risks and contractual support across complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Controller and trusted financial partner to the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide financial analysis, advice, and guidance to support strategic decision‑making.
• Manage project forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Risk management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership/Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Req ID:523192

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. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

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.