Finance Project Lead – Major Mobility Programme

Alstom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

52 weeks maternity pay

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Competitive pension

Life and health coverage

Job summary

Alstom in Derby is seeking a Finance Project Manager to lead the financial delivery of a major rolling stock programme. You will partner with the Project Manager and core team to steer performance, manage risks and enable informed decision-making in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.

The role focuses on end‑to‑end financial ownership, budgeting, reporting, and governance, requiring strong Excel/SAP skills and professional qualifications. Permanent position with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project finance, controlling and forecasting.
• Experience on large-scale or complex engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record of delivering financial performance in a project environment.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15 and financial governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the project’s financial performance end‑to‑end (cost, revenue, margin, cash).
• Maintain accuracy of cost allocations, revenue and margin recognition and cash flow planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting cycles.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and alignment with project progress.
• Oversee cost baseline, transitions from tender to execution, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead work package financial reviews and management.
• Identify, quantify and monitor financial risks and opportunities.
• Drive monthly financial performance reviews and consistent reporting.
• Act as trusted finance business partner to the project team.
• Ensure full compliance with financial governance and reporting requirements.

Skills

Project finance

Forecasting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Alstom in Derby is seeking a Finance Project Manager to lead the financial delivery of a major rolling stock programme. You will partner with the Project Manager and core team to steer performance, manage risks and enable informed decision-making in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.

The role focuses on end‑to‑end financial ownership, budgeting, reporting, and governance, requiring strong Excel/SAP skills and professional qualifications. Permanent position with excellent benefits.