Industrial Controller

Alstom; Ridderkerk; On-site; EUR 69,750 - 92,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days off per year

Short-term incentive 10%

Alstom University access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Alstom in Ridderkerk is seeking an Industrial Controller to join the Finance team. You will monitor production costs, control costs across sites, and support operational decision-making with robust cost reporting and KPI dashboards.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and Project teams to align financial and operational goals, driving continuous improvement and accurate cost allocation. English fluency is essential; Dutch preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, controlling, or industrial cost management.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments is highly desirable.
• ERP systems experience is an advantage.
• Strong cost accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle large datasets.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes.
• Fluent in English; Dutch preferable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse production costs, variances and efficiency improvements.
• Track and manage production orders in ERP for correct cost allocation.
• Reconcile labour hours between tracking tools and ERP systems.
• Provide cost-to-date and estimate-at-completion reporting.
• Prepare regular financial analyses and KPI scorecards.
• Monitor material and production balances, including MRP reporting.
• Support monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities.
• Assist with audits and ensure financial controls and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Req ID:523053

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.

Location: Ridderkerk/Rotterdam

Department: Finance

Reports to: Industrial Controller

About The Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Industrial Controller to join our Finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in monitoring sites performance, controlling production costs, and supporting operational decision-making across industrial and production sites.

You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Project teams to ensure accurate cost allocation, optimize financial performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse production costs, identifying variances and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Track and manage production orders within the ERP system, ensuring accurate financial allocation throughout the industrial flow.
• Reconcile labour hours between activity tracking tools and ERP systems, investigating and correcting discrepancies.
• Provide reliable cost-to-date and estimate-at-completion reporting for industrial activities.
• Prepare regular financial analyses and performance reports, including cost-per-unit and operational efficiency metrics.
• Monitor material and production balances, including MRP and WBS-related reporting.
• Analyse cost variances, standard costing, and actual versus standard price deviations.
• Support quality and supplier recovery cost tracking and analysis.
• Develop and maintain operational and financial performance scorecards and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project teams to align financial and operational objectives.
• Support monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
• Participate in inventory valuation reviews, cycle counts, provisioning assessments, and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing financial data, documentation, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.

What We're Looking For

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, or Industrial Cost Management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• Understanding of standard costing methodologies and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Personal Attributes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English, Dutch preferable

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic international industrial environment.
• Influence key operational and financial decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale projects.
• Develop expertise in industrial controlling, manufacturing finance, and operational performance management.
• Grow your career within a global organization committed to innovation and excellence.
• Enjoy 40 days off per year (27 vacances and 13 ATV)
• Salary between €6.250 and €8.250 gross/month (1 FTE) depending on relevant experience
• Short term incentive of 10%
• Full-time (40 hrs) workweek (flexible time hours)
• Access to Alstom University for various development opportunities
• Employee assistance program

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.