VIE - Cost Controller (m/f)

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.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

Could you be the full-time VIE Finance Support we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial analysis and controlling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.

We'll look to you for:

• Support Industrial controller : review costs vs budget , ensure accuracy of booking, analyze variances . Prepare reports and review with Owners to provide good analysis and forecast.
• Support Industrial controller including but not limited to analysis of Variances between Actual and forecasted costs.
• Review Foreign exchange exposure with Finance Project managers , place new instruments, prepare month end datas .
• Support Project Finance Managers on the control of their projects.
• Evaluating and challenging in a constructive way hypothesis embedded in projects plans to ensure of both improving forecast accuracy and delivering financialperformance
• Accompanying systemic booking, settlement of sales, margin and provisions based on available information including a plausibility check and project-related budget & forecast preparation
• Acting as a business partner and the contact person for project-related financial matters by interfacing with different stakeholders (e.g. services controller, project manager, core project team, external / internal auditors)

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:

• Degree or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Controlling
• Experience or understanding of working in an industrial environment within a finance department
• Knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
• Familiarity with foreign exchange exposure management
• A finance-related certification (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

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:

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects

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.