Finance Project Manager

Alstom; Hvidovre Kommune; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life and health insurance

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Alstom in Copenhagen, Denmark seeks a Finance Project Manager for onsite delivery. You will drive financial strategy for complex projects, partner with Project Management, Legal and Operational Excellence, and ensure IFRS compliance while optimizing cash flow and contract margins.

You’ll lead finance coaching, deliver forecasts, and support risk management with proactive actions and contingencies. The role offers growth toward leadership in financial project management within a multinational

Qualifications

• Experience with financial project management, including cash flow optimization, risk mitigation, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial governance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• 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 skills to manage projects with low or no criticality.

Skills

Financial project management

Data interpretation

Excel / data analysis tools

Communication skills (Danish & English

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Data analysis software

Job description

Req ID: 528815

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

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 ,
• 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)

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.