About this role
<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Could you be the full-time *Work Package Controller* in *Borg Al-Arab* we’re looking for?</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm"> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Your future role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You’ll play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our projects by optimizing financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the overall performance of the project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Tax and Customs, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Operations), provide financial insights to stakeholders, and support the project team in achieving targets and mitigating risks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You’ll specifically take care of financial performance analysis, compliance with financial regulations, and strategic financial planning, but also contribute to negotiations and risk management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We’ll look to you for:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participating in the overall Project Management process jointly with the Project Manager.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Optimizing financial aspects of the project, including tax, hedging, and financing strategies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Providing financial advice and tutoring to the project team, fostering a culture of business agility and awareness.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensuring compliance with finance rules during project reviews and execution.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Controlling financial performance, proposing corrective actions, and raising "Early Warnings" when necessary.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Challenging and approving project financials, including cash flow and competitiveness.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Monitoring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., legal, operational excellence) and external financial players.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supporting negotiations to secure project success and contributing to claim management processes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensuring timely billing, managing costs and revenue, and optimizing working capital and cash flow.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>All about you</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience or understanding of financial management in a project-based environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial compliance requirements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with financial strategy optimization (e.g., tax, hedging, financing).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent (preferred).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Things you’ll enjoy</strong> 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:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Work with innovative financial strategies and tools tailored to the rail industry.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of mobility.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Progress towards senior financial leadership roles or other areas of interest.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).</span></p> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Important to note</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p>