VP Finance AMERICAS

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Vice President of Finance to enhance financial performance in Canada. This role involves leading regional finance teams and collaborating with various departments to drive project success. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of finance leadership experience, holds an MBA, and is fluent in English. Join this dynamic company and contribute to innovative projects for sustainable mobility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in finance leadership at country or regional level.
• Strong international and industrial background.
• Recognized leadership ability to unite teams and drive transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire regional finance teams.
• Act as a business partner with operations and commercial teams.
• Optimize profitability and risk management for projects.
• Drive digital tool adoption and continuous improvement.
• Present financial insights to top management.

Skills

Finance leadership

Team collaboration

Transformation driving

Process optimization

Risk management

Fluent in English

Education

MBA or equivalent degree

Job description

Req ID:502882

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.

Join Alstom as Vice President of Finance – AMERICAS

Are you a finance leader passionate about transformation and value creation? Alstom is looking for a Vice President of Finance to drive financial performance and strategic growth across the region, in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Your Mission:

• Lead and inspire regional finance teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Act as a true business partner: work hand-in-hand with operations and commercial teams to challenge, support, and secure the success of complex, high-impact projects.
• Support project teams from the tender phase through delivery, optimizing profitability, risk management, and cash generation.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and the adoption of digital tools across the region.
• Present financial results and key insights to top management, actively contributing to regional strategy.

Your Profile:

• 10+ years’ experience in finance leadership at country or regional level.
• MBA or equivalent degree.
• Strong international and industrial background.
• Recognized leadership, with the ability to unite teams and drive transformation.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).

Why Alstom?

• Play a key role at the heart of major, innovative projects for sustainable mobility.
• Thrive in an international, dynamic environment that values initiative and diversity.
• Benefit from real opportunities for growth and continuous learning.

Ready to become a pivotal business partner in a world of projects?
Apply now and take your career to the next level with Alstom!

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