Finance Analyst

Req ID:489895

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your Finance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Head of Finance, and work alongside a diverse group of Colleagues that support our Digital & Integrated Systems business. You'll play a critical role in supporting our leadership team to provide strategic and operational finance guidance. You will be based in our Melbourne CBD office and support one of our major projects.

We’ll look to you for:

• Financial Oversight: Assist the lead FPM in preparing comprehensive financial overviews and ensure monthly billing aligns with open claim contracts and alliance agreements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct monthly work package reviews with stakeholders across ANZ and internationally.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to company procedures, financial rules, and Alstom RAM standards.
• Performance Analysis: Evaluate execution performance and recommend actions to improve contract margins, cash flow, and mitigate risks.
• Risk Management: Manage project bonds and hedging strategies to limit financial exposure.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Deliver full financial reporting (orders, sales, costs, margins, cash) to the Unit Controller for month-end, forecasts, and budgeting.
• ERP Reconciliation: Maintain consistent and reconciled financial data across ERP systems for both onshore and offshore scopes.
• Claims Support: Support accurate claim compilation and ensure consistency in internal and external financial claims.
• Decision Participation: Actively contribute to project meetings and risk analysis discussions, especially on financial and contractual matters.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface with tax, treasury, insurance, and contract management teams.
• HR & Tax Collaboration: Work with HR and tax experts to ensure compliance with local laws for onshore project staff.

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:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under time pressure and in a fast-paced environment, and effectively prioritise.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Significant experience in a similar role, providing financial analysis/support.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience using SAP (Preferred).
• Tertiary qualification in Finance or equivalent.

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:

• Contribute to innovative projects.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Free gym membership.
• Flexible working options and additional leave days.
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and social coverage (life, salary continuance, medical, superannuation).

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [email protected].

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

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