Plant Controller

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, 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 hybrid Plant Controller in Sahagun, HID, MX we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive financial management and controlling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, analytical, and collaborative teammates. You'll be instrumental in providing transparent financial information and support, enabling the site management team to make informed decisions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as site managing directors, central management control, and regional controllers), guiding financial matters and interpreting data, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

1. Providing support and performance enablers to the site management team,
2. Assisting the Site Managing Director in all financial matters,
3. Interpreting data and figures for guidance,
4. Serving as an interface between site functions,
5. Monitoring and forecasting the QCD financial indicators of the sites concerned,
6. Setting targets and controlling the environment for cost management within the sites to maximize performance,
7. Controlling and validating the financial data provided by the site functions,
8. Challenging and providing insight for risks or variance analyses,
9. Providing financial support to business management backed by consolidated data and analysis.

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:

1. Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Engineering, with a preference for an advanced degree such as an MBA,
2. A minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial controlling and reporting,
3. Knowledge of financial management and controlling principles,
4. Proven ability to manage and lead a team,
5. Capacity to develop and oversee financial action plans and implement corrective measures,
6. Resilience and adaptability to monitor and forecast financial indicators effectively,
7. Advanced English language communications skills.

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:

1. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
2. Work with cutting-edge financial management systems and methodologies,
3. Progress towards becoming a pivotal leader in financial strategy and execution,
4. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

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.