Finance Project Manager

Alstom; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Finance Project Manager in Sanford, FL to drive financial excellence across complex rail projects. You will lead FP&A, implement robust controls, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to align financial objectives and project milestones.

Expect to mentor colleagues and promote best practices in financial management while championing digital finance tools to improve reporting and forecasting across global mobility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project finance for large-scale infrastructure or transportation.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and ERP systems, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost control, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis to support scalable project delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to align financial goals.
• Implement robust controls and risk management across all project phases.
• Champion finance system improvements and project reporting improvements.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in financial management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Project finance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cost control

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate Finance Project Manager in Sanford, FL to drive financial excellence and deliver innovative solutions alongside dedicated teams. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and strategic direction of complex rail projects, working in a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future of sustainable mobility.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead financial planning and analysis to ensure scalable project delivery and long-term profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to align financial objectives and project milestones.
• Implement robust financial controls and risk management processes to guarantee reliability and compliance across all project phases.
• Champion process improvements and digital finance tools to drive innovation in project reporting and forecasting.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing by mentoring team members and promoting best practices in financial management.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project finance, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or transportation sectors.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, SAP or similar ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, and contract management principles.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time and accurate financial reporting aligned with project delivery timelines and strategic goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Reduction in financial discrepancies and continuous improvement in process efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge digital finance tools and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from our Sanford, FL office, supporting projects that connect communities worldwide.
• Advance your career through continuous learning, mentorship, and exposure to international best practices.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.