Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

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.

Purpose of the job:

The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst processes multiple financial data and provides a fair view of Alstom, regional, cluster or site performance through consistent data aggregation and appropriate financial analyses. He or She:

Assists Operational & Commercial teams with reports and ad hoc analyses;
Supports the Alstom, regional, cluster or site management with analytics;
Challenges internal stakeholders to stimulate company-wide, regional, cluster or site performance.

Reports directly to:

Site Controller

Key accountabilities:

Ensure all financial data are collected, processed & analysed in a timely manner
Propose actual and forecasting/budgeting financial processes & planning to the local FP&A leader, interacting with Regional or Site Finance Teams
Improve and streamline finance processes and planning
Maintain and enhance financial analytical reporting systems
Reporting contents: simplify and standardize various financial reports
Digest Financial Statements Actuals to prepare relevant analyses & reports at financial closing times
Work with the Region Finance Analysts and functions controllers to ensure alignment between Regions/Countries/ Sites to the Group strategy
Establish a close working relationship with the Treasury/Tax/Accounting & Consolidation/Investor Relations Teams to ensure alignment of their actions to the reporting processes
Identify possible cost out or margin improvements, detect trends & possible KPIs evolutions

Educational Requirements

Finance/Business University Degree

Experience (Mandatory)

First experience if finance
External or Internal Audit
Prior FP&A, or Project Controlling, experience is a plus
Fluent in English

Competencies & Skills

Curious, striving to learn & develop
Synthesis, turn complexity/multiplicity into simplicity
Controlling / FP&A / Reporting
Accounting knowledge & IFRS
Manage complex analytical subjects
Ability to manage several topics at the same time, execution speed
Good, and improving, knowledge of the Business and of Key Performance Indicators
Detect & Fix issues
Some IT Systems savviness
Propose Change and Innovation, Lead Initiatives
Demonstrate Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Courage.
Resilience, ability to work under pressure and exposure N+1, N+2 or other Finance Managers.
Autonomous (but not Independent) and result-oriented.
Good interpersonal skills: ability to listen, accept & convince avoiding conflict.
Ability to Work in an International Environment.

Problem-solving and can-do attitude

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.

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