Regional Operations Controller (FM)

Alstom; Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading transport solutions company based in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is seeking a Regional Operations Controller. In this role, you will manage all financial aspects related to Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Responsibilities include leading cost excellence initiatives, overseeing operational performance, and supporting simplification projects. Candidates must have a Master’s in Finance or Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in an industrial environment. A strong emphasis on communication and leadership skills is essential, along with fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an industrial environment in Operations or Finance.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilités

• Manage all financial aspects for Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Lead cost excellence initiatives.
• Support country/site simplification projects.

Connaissances

Cost Accounting

Fund Management

General Management

Facilities Management

Strong Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Formation

Master Degree in Finance or Engineering

Description du poste

Req ID : 499689

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.

Regional Operations Controller

Purpose of the job : Senior member of the Region Finance team reporting directly to the VP Finance, this role the Regional Operations Controller will manage all financial aspects relative to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Sourcing for all product lines (Rolling stock, DIS Service).

Key accountabilities :

• Leading cost excellence through: Productivity, LCC, Make vs Buy
• Process owner: Hourly Rates, CAPEX, Sourcing Savings, Restructuring
• Cash optimisation of: Inventory, CAPEX, Vendor payment terms
• Pushes Productivity, Cost per unit & Cash Focus HQ initiatives down to the countries & sites
• Escalate country/site simplification ideas & improvement suggestions back to VP Finance Region
• Act as the privileged finance partner to the Regional Operations team
• Support workload balance decisions between units with sizing of SOH level

Key Job Authorities and Dimensions

• Overseeing operational performance of 40 sites, 23,000 employees, 32M annual Hours, 2B POH

Performance measurements :

• Operations efficiency KPIs such as costs per unit, productive hours, spent time vs method time, U/O
• Production Overhead
• Make or Buy, Engineering, Sub‑Contracting
• Working capital: Inventory value & weeks of coverage, Payables through optimisation of terms of payment
• Capex
• Restructuring

Educational requirements

• Master Degree level in Finance or Engineering in Operations, Industrial, Supply Chain
• 10 years minimum of experience in an industrial environment in Operations or Finance (see below)
• Fluent in English

Experience

• Previous roles in operating units held as either Finance or Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Sourcing
• Past exposure to Productivity measurement, Inventory, Capital Expenditures, Long‑term projects

Competencies & Skills

• Good knowledge of Business and Financial Indicators.
• Previous business partnering experience working with operations.
• Good capacity of analysis and synthesis. Be able to take an overall view in making decisions.
• Solution oriented; be able to take decisions and solve problems quickly.
• Good interpersonal skills / Team worker / Leadership.
• Ability to work in an International Environment.
• Very good Communication Skills needed with team and with many actors in the organization.

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business we are an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We ar committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Key Skills

Cost Accounting, Fund Management, General Management, Facilities Management, Domestic, Airlines

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1