Assistant controller Jobs in Brossard, QC

Req ID:513513

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a key role in driving cost productivity and ensuring the financial health of our global Engineering function. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (**Engineering leaders, regional finance teams, and global stakeholders**), coordinate budgeting and reporting activities**, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining the cost of the global Engineering function (‘Métier’) in line with company objectives**, but also **improving self-servicing capabilities and online access to finance data for the Engineering team

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating budgeting and monthly reporting activities for the Engineering Function and maintaining associated scorecards

• Ensuring the cost of the global Engineering function aligns with company objectives

• Driving cost productivity using cost models and related tools

• Serving as the domain expert on subcontracting

• Acting as the primary finance partner to the Alstom Global Engineering Leader and their staff

• Contributing to Alstom’s Delivery Plan (twice a year) for Engineering

• Partnering with regions to ensure successful roll-out of company-wide Engineering Finance tools and adherence to related KPIs

• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct

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 a related field

• Experience or understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and cost management

• Knowledge of financial tools and cost productivity models

• Familiarity with global financial operations and KPIs

• A professional finance certification (, CPA, CFA) is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with innovative financial tools and processes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to impactful global projects

• Utilise our **flexible and inclusive** working environment

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

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

• Progress towards leadership roles in finance or other areas

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Bilingualism

Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

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.

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