Finance Project Controller - Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada - ALSTOM

ALSTOM

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Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:416086

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow.

We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than

70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Join us as Project Controller, and you'll be looking at a career-defining role based in St-Bruno (QC), CA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project calculations

Ensure that project calculations reflect current status of project.
Input and updating of project calculation in Financials system.
Working out and updating Budget and Forecast figures of the project in Global FORE
Review and Analysis of Estimatedatcompletion calculation of the project for Budget, Forecast and Actual in Global FORE and local system
Review and Analysis of variances between Budget, Forecast and Actual figures and comment on them in monthly Reporting especially Sales POC, Margin and Free Cash flow, Risk &Opportunities and Contingencies
Review and Analysis of contract related Balance sheet items with the target of minimization of Net Utilized Assets (Inventory level, Advance Payments, Accounts Receivables, etc)

Project reporting

Make financial situation transparent to the Core Team
Prepare and present current status and alternative scenarios. Track project related savings activities
Lead Core Team members in meeting or improving their targets
Challenge the project teams to assure a successful project execution.
Prepare and update monthly reports and presentation in project review meetings
Contribute in Risk & Opportunities discussion and following up on action plans

Accounting Specific responsibilities

Responsible customer invoicing, VAT, Receivables and payment control
Cash-Flow Management
Hedging activities in cooperation with Treasury
Control of Warranty Provisions to the end of the project
Require and control securities by the customer (letter of credit, bank guarantees)
Coordinate commercial affairs of internal partners, i.e. check of intercompany Sales and Purchases (interco matching)
Provide input parameters for Bid Approval Process and support Blue Book tender activities for variation orders
Plan personnel in cooperation with Core Team and HR Business Partner, considering project target costs
Control of cost and direct hours
Control of man/hour writing
Procurement / Engineering: Quantify impact of change orders (profitability calculation), assess impact on the different cost items in the calculation, (i.e. Bill of material and Engineering hours)
Maintain an appropriate level of contingencies

Specific responsibilities to other Project Core Team members

Keep Project Manager continuously updated on financial situation of project and upcoming risks & opportunities
Support Risk & Opportunities Manager & Project Manager by quantifying/assessing projectrelated exposures/opportunities on an ongoing basis and follow up on the action plans
Build and maintain successful cross functional relationships
Support Project Manager and/or Claim Manager in commercial negotiations and preparation of claims

REQUIRED PROFILE:

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting
Professional Accounting title considered a strong asset
Minimum of 35 years of experience in a similar role; preference in a manufacturing industry, financial controlling
Experience in financial planning and analysis, performance measurement, risks assessment, internal controls and project accounting

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I).

Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its aff