Finance Project Manager

Alstom; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Hong Kong is seeking a Finance Project Manager to lead financial management for signaling projects with our MTR client. You will partner with project managers to track revenue, costs, margins and cash flow, and you’ll drive forecasts and monthly closings.

The role requires 8+ years in project finance or controlling, strong analytical and communication skills, advanced Excel and SAP knowledge, and fluency in English. Join a global leader delivering smart mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant Finance experience in project finance/controlling.
• Railway/industrial project or MNC experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and business-partnering skills.
• Excellent Excel skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall financial performance of assigned projects with PMs.
• Forecast revenue, costs, gross margin and cash flow with accuracy.
• Prepare monthly actual-versus-forecast analyses and explain variances.
• Maintain cost-to-complete forecasts and timing of expenditures.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential deteriorations.
• Validate project financial data including hours and costs.
• Support monthly closing, forecasting, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Business partnering

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Finance Project Manager

Location: Hong Kong, HK, HK

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.

We are looking for Finance Project Managerbased in Hong Kong. We deliver multiple signaling projects to our customer MTR with dedication to sustainable and smart mobility in the field of design, engineering, installation and test & commissioning. If you are keen to develop your career in global organization, this opportunity is ahead of you. We offer an international mobility opportunity for experienced talents.

What are my responsibilities?

• Partner closely with the Lead Finance Project Manager and Project Managers to monitor the overall financial performance of assigned projects.
• Monitor and forecast revenue, costs, gross margin and cash flow, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Prepare monthly actual-versus-forecast analysis, identify variances and provide clear explanations and corrective actions.
• Maintain and regularly update cost-to-complete forecasts, including the timing of expected expenditure.
• Monitor work in progress and project costs against budgets, forecasts and project objectives.
• Identify cost-saving and profitability improvement opportunities and provide early warning of cost, margin or productivity deterioration.
• Validate the accuracy of project financial data, including hours, hourly rates, purchase costs and cost allocations.
• Support monthly closing, forecasting and project financial reporting.

Cash Flow, Working Capital and Commercial Support

• Drive cash-flow and working-capital optimisation throughout project execution.
• Monitor project billing and support timely invoicing and cash collection.
• Work with Supply Chain and other stakeholders to monitor purchasing commitments and cost evolution.
• Monitor additional project costs subject to claims and work closely with Project and Contract/Claims teams on financial implications.
• Support the Project Manager in assessing risks and opportunities, including contingencies and committed savings.
• Participate in commercial discussions and negotiations where financial input is required.

Reporting, Business Partnering and Governance

• Prepare monthly financial reports and project reviews for management.
• Provide reliable financial analysis and insight to support project decision-making.
• Work closely with Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, Controlling and other finance functions.
• Challenge project assumptions constructively and raise early warnings when financial performance is at risk.
• Ensure compliance with applicable finance policies, governance, reporting requirements and internal processes.
• Support continuous improvement in project financial performance and financial controls.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant Finance experience, preferably in project finance, controlling or project accounting.
• Railway, industrial project, MNC or audit experience is an advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and business-partnering skills.

Excellent Excel skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.

Good command of written and spoken English

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.