Finance Controller

Alstom • Hornell, NY

74d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

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. Could you be the full-time hybrid Finance Controller in Hornell, NY, US we're looking for? Your future role involves applying your financial management and controlling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates, driving strategic decision-making by providing accurate, transparent financial insights and empowering site management to maximize performance. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (site functions, management teams, and global finance), manage and develop a team of four, and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes—and much more.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or other related field (Bachelor's required; Master's preferred).
• Experience or understanding of financial management and controlling, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of SAP systems and financial reporting standards.
• Familiarity with working in an international environment and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Leadership ability to manage and develop a team of 4 people.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret and provide insights from financial data.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and results-orientation.
• Problem-solving and creative skills to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate transparency, reliability, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate and transparent financial information to support the site management team.
• Assisting the Site Managing Director in all financial matters.
• Guiding and interpreting data and figures for effective decision-making.
• Acting as an interface between site functions to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Monitoring and forecasting financial indicators of the site.
• Setting targets and controlling cost management environments to maximize performance.
• Validating financial data and reports provided by site functions.
• Conducting variance analyses and providing insights to mitigate risks.
• Developing action plans to optimize performance and implementing corrective measures.
• Managing the site controlling team of 4 people.

Benefits

• Work with a dynamic and diverse team of finance professionals to manage and optimize the financial performance of the Hornell site.
• Progress towards becoming a key financial leader, driving impactful decisions that align with Alstom's strategic objectives.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree