Train Finance Manager

ORIENT EXPRESS; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury train service located in Issy-les-Moulineaux is seeking a Train Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects of the New Orient Express project. The ideal candidate will lead financial operations, manage capital expenditure, and collaborate with multiple departments. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Finance and at least 7 years of relevant experience. A strong command of English and French is essential. Attractive benefits include sustainable mobility options and a collaborative work environment.

Prestations

Work from Anywhere

Access to coworking spaces

Employee restaurant

Sustainable Mobility Package

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Financial Planning / Finance Controlling in a multinational company.
• Prior experience in hospitality, train or cruise industry is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide financial oversight to the New Orient Express project.
• Update and monitor CAPEX and Business Plans.
• Collaborate with various departments on financial analysis.

Connaissances

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Formation

Master’s degree in Finance or related field

Outils

Excel modelling

BI and reporting tools

MS Office

Description du poste

Job Description

Within the Orient Express Finance team, and reporting to the CFO, the Train Finance Manager will serve as a strategic business partner, providing critical financial oversight and operational support to the New Orient Express Train and to the Orient Express Management team.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Train Finance Manager is responsible for all financial aspects related to the Construction and the preparation of the Operations of the New Orient Express (NOE), working hand-in-hand with the Train Project team and the Train Operations team. As such, the Train Finance Manager will be in charge of updating, tracking and monitoring the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Business Plans of the NOE, with the objective of improving accuracy of forecasts and reporting, increasing transparency throughout the organization, preparing and providing relevant financial information to the different stakeholders (management, operational teams…), in order to support the NOE project and the Management team.

Business partner and Finance leader for the New Orient Express

• Driving the review and update of NOE Business Plans.
• Preparing NOE related financial information and financial presentations for Orient Express Management.
• NOE Finance gatekeeper: accountable for all financial elements related to the NOE, and taking the necessary steps to anticipate, to alert and to propose actions so as to limit and to mitigate risks of budget overruns.
• Follow-up and analysis budget and financials of NOE projects, liaising with all departments (Commercial, Marketing, Legal, HR…).

Project Cost Management

• Working closely with the Project Management team to review and to update the project CAPEX, at each stage (from design to delivery) tracking and monitoring investments, contributing to the preparation of the required workflows (from authorisations to payment).
• Liaising with Finance and Accounting departments to provide relevant and timely information on the CAPEX plans and actuals (from commitment to cash forecast): control of validation & of accounting allocation, facilitating reconciliations, following up on advance reimbursements and underlying guarantees for advances.
• Updating and monitoring the project risk mapping

Operations Finance Design & Implementation

• Key Contributor to the design, modelling and implementation of the NOE Operations from a financial perspective (accounting, tax, treasury, controlling, audit), in close connection with all related parties (Operations, Customer Service, IT…).
• Establishing processes, monitoring tools and ways of working to enable a sound, compliant and financially sustainable Operating Model.
• Working closely with the wider team to ensure a functional understanding of departmental financial reporting and other metrics including hospitality KPIs and P&Ls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Financial Planning / Finance Controlling in a multinational company, with good knowledge of accounting principles and of internal control processes.
• Prior experience in the hospitality, train or cruise industry as a plus.
• Fluency in English & French.
• Proficiency with Excel modelling, utilisation of BI and reporting tools, skilled on MS Office.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical skills – expert at collecting and organising data, logically interpreting it and making robust conclusions
• Ability to manage complexity, but with the rationality to simplify
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge others
• An inclusive leader who seeks and values diverse perspectives and opinions
• Excellent time & project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and deliver quality results to tight deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong productive working relationships with employees, business partners and company officials, in international contexts and matrix environment.
• Action- and results oriented, conscientious, highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic
• Able to deal effectively with difficult or ambiguous situations and provide solutions to management and to stakeholders.
• Change manager – proactive in identifying improvements and practical in making changes happen.
• Integrity and Trust – widely trusted and honest, keeps confidences and admits mistakes.

Additional Information

A real Work life balance

• Work from Everywhere : Personal access provided to over 500 coworking spaces, many of which are within our hotels.
• ALL - Heartist® Program : Unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.
• And at our Issy les Moulineaux site : Collaborative workspaces, an employee restaurant, unlimited coffee, gaming and sports areas, a concierge service, and a park just across the street.

Attractive Finance benefits

• Sustainable Mobility Package up to €700 for the use of "green" transportation, or 75% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass).

Learning & development

• Talent Management at the earth our of HR Accor strategy.
• We want you to feel free to dare and free to grow, by opening new doors to continuous learning and skills development. Challenge yourself and switch between jobs, brands, and career paths

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.