Project Controller

Job description

Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the world of rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies.

Alstom Transport employs approximately 2,000 people at over 20 different locations in the UK & Ireland. We are a major supplier & maintainer of tramways, main line trains, metro cars, electrical renovation & signalling systems

Purpose of the job;

To ensure accuracy of actuals and Estimate, to Complete data at the Project level

To ensure the economic and financial management of the project, following company procedures and ensuring risks and opportunities are managed to optimize the project financial targets

Supports the Project Manager in the controlling/financial management of the project

Main duties and responsibilities will include;

• Be the economic and financial advisor to the Project Manager

• Prepare, along with the Project Manager, the periodic Project Reviews with all the relevant financial analysis

• Control and optimize the project results through close involvement with the Project Manager and WP Owners/Project Sub-system Managers

• Challenge the Estimate to Complete in order to maximise the Project Margin

• Assure customer invoicing is done as soon as possible and play an active role in getting payment from customer in the due time

• Manage cash and follow-up the implementation of cash improvement actions on the project Promote cash culture in the project

• Manage project bonds and hedging to limit exposure

• Provide all Project financial reporting (orders, forecasts, weekly cash etc.) to Unit accounting for month-end, forecast, budget process and to Sector as requested.

• Review and analyse all B/S items linked to the project (s)

• Handle claims administration (documentation, reports etc.)

• Review the contract database data for all units and its compliance with last SPR’s decisions

• Participate in the project Steering Committee, Risk analysis meetings and all decision-making concerning financial or contractual aspects of the project

• Support the Project Manager for all SPR/BPR submissions

Candidate requirements;

• Finance degree or Qualified accountant with experience or equivalent background

• Experience of Project cost control, budgeting & forecasting

• Good business acumen

• Interest for technical projects and products

• Excellent knowledge of Excel

• Good knowledge of SAP (PS module mainly)

• Good communication skills

• Excellent analytical skills