Finance Project Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Hvidovre Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

Alstom in Copenhagen, Denmark is seeking a Finance Project Manager to lead the financial strategy for complex projects, collaborating with Project Management, Legal and Operational Excellence. You’ll optimize cash flow, manage risk, ensure IFRS compliance and provide actionable insights to improve contract margins and cash profiles while coaching junior finance staff.

The role requires strong Danish and English communication and a passion for driving financial performance in a global transport

Qualifications

• Experience with financial project management, including cash flow optimization, risk mitigation, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with MS Excel and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the overall Project Management process jointly with the Project Manager.
• Act as the main partner for the financial strategy success of the project, optimizing financial aspects like organization, tax, hedging, and financing.
• Provide finance advice and coaching to the project team while integrating within the organization.

Skills

Financial project management

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Danish and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Data analysis software

Job description

Finance Project Manager

Date: 17 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

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 onsite Finance Project Manager in Copenhagen, Denmark we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll play a key role in driving the financial strategy and success of complex projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Legal, Operational Excellence), provide financial insights to optimize performance, and ensure compliance with international financial standards and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Participating in the overall Project Management process jointly with the Project Manager,
• Acting as the main partner for the financial strategy success of the project, optimizing financial aspects such as organization, tax, hedging, and financing ,
• Providing finance advice and tutoring to the project team while enriching integration within the organization ,
• Ensuring compliance with finance rules during project review preparation and throughout project execution,
• Controlling the financial performance of the project and proposing action plans to improve contract margin and cash profile,
• Raising "Early Warnings" when necessary to increase management attention to financial risks ,
• Adding insight and accuracy to project financial information, including improving forecasts for revenue, cash, and cost. ,
• Supporting the Project Manager in risks and opportunities processes and signing off on contingencies/committed savings,
• Partnering with the Project Manager and Contract Manager in contract and claim management, focusing on finance topics and risk profiles ,
• Coaching Junior Finance Project Managers to develop the necessary skills to manage projects with low or no criticality.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized institution. ,
• Experience or understanding of financial project management, including cash flow optimization, risk mitigation, and cost analysis ,
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial governance frameworks. ,
• Familiarity with financial tools such as MS Excel and data analysis software ,
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills,
• Ability to provide actionable insights through data interpretation. ,
• Adaptability to complex and dynamic project environments. ,
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Danish and English.

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines ,
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
• Work with diverse financial experts, project managers, and cross-functional teams to drive project success ,
• Progress towards becoming a key leader in financial project management, influencing global strategies and decision-making ,
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment, designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. ,
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.