Financial Analyst

Req ID:494630 

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 onsite Financial Analyst in West Mifflin, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your financial analysis expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.
You'll drive value by producing accurate budgets, forecasts, and insightful variance analysis to support key decision-making processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Controllers, Site Management, Supply Chain), coordinate budget preparation and reviews with functional leaders, and contribute to change management initiatives such as systems roll-outs and organizational adjustments, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Drawing conclusions on budget/actual variances and recommending corrective actions ,

• Coordinating the budget preparation and organizing reviews with the Heads of functions in each division ,

• Participating in change management initiatives (systems/application roll-out, organizational changes, etc.) ,

• Working closely with project and site controllers to ensure risks and opportunities are identified and raised on time with respect to the approved Estimate at Completion (EAC) ,

• Providing daily support to the function with job code creation for active projects, work breakdown structure creation, and shopping carts/purchase orders approvals ,

• Acting as the financial counterpart to site General Management and Facilities Manager on site Capex projects ,

• Preparing headcount variance explanations, cost deviation analysis, and budget adjustments ,

• Leveraging ERP systems such as SAP and reporting tools like Power BI, Qlikview, or Business Objects to enhance financial insights ,

• Thriving under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines

All about you

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:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related fields ,

• Minimum five years of experience in accounting/finance or within a manufacturing business ,

• Experience or understanding of financial reporting, variance analysis, and budget planning ,

• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and proficiency in MS Excel ,

• Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Qlikview, Qliksense, or Business Objects (preferred) ,

• Strong analytical mindset with curiosity to understand business drivers beyond transactional activities ,

• Resilience and ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail ,

• Ability to achieve tasks timely, reaching tough deadlines ,

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills ,

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work autonomously

Things you’ll enjoy

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:

• Work with a dynamic finance team committed to operational excellence and innovation ,

• Progress towards becoming a trusted financial partner who drives value through accurate forecasting, insightful analysis, and robust compliance ,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

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.