Operations Finance FP&A Controller India

ALSTOM Gruppe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Operations Finance FP&A Controller to strengthen financial discipline and drive profitability across India sites. You will manage HQ books, optimize costs, analyze KPIs, and coordinate month-end close with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are CA-qualified with 3–5 years post-qualification experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to work across geographies. Join us to impact global mobility projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting and KPI management.
• Knowledge of cost optimization and financial discipline practices.
• Experience coordinating multi-site financial activities and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational KPIs within approved budgets across sites.
• Coordinate month-end close and reporting for Actuals, Budget, Forecast.
• Analyze KPIs and provide insights to drive corrective actions.
• Support Cluster Business Reviews with key risks and opportunities.
• Manage HQ books and push cost optimization initiatives across functions.
• Lead cost optimization projects across India sites.

Skills

CA qualification

Financial analysis

Operational KPI management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

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Operations Finance FP&A Controller India

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, 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 Operations Finance FP&A Controller India in India we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative teammates.

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, ensuring financial discipline, and supporting business profitability. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (India sites, HQ functions), analyze operational KPIs, and coordinate month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of managing and controlling HQ books and driving cost optimization initiatives across functions, but also supporting Cluster Business Reviews by highlighting key insights, risks, and opportunities.

We’ll look to you for:

Driving and achieving operational KPIs within approved budgets, including Physicals, Hard Inventory, Capex, Production Overheads, Workload, and S&A expenses

Coordinating with all India sites to ensure timely month-end closing activities and adherence to reporting timelines for Actuals, Budget, and Forecast submissions

Performing timely analysis and deep dives into operational KPIs, ensuring accuracy of reported figures and driving corrective actions where required

Coordinating and analyzing operational performance reviews with sites and supporting the preparation of Cluster Business Reviews

Managing and controlling HQ books while driving governance, financial discipline, and cost optimization initiatives across functions

Initiating, leading, and monitoring cost optimization strategies across India sites to improve operational efficiency and support business profitability

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:

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience

Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and operational KPI management

Strong knowledge of cost optimization and financial discipline practices

Familiarity with coordinating multi-site financial activities and reporting

A proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and geographies

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills to present insights and drive actions

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

Work with new financial and operational standards tailored for the rail industry

Collaborate with diverse teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects that make a difference globally

Utilise our flexible and dynamic working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunities

Progress towards senior leadership roles in finance and operations

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.

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