GFC Project Controlling Lead

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 GFC Project Controlling Lead in Bengaluru we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a critical role in managing the controlling and financial reporting of projects, ensuring adherence to internal control rules and company guidelines. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as the Finance community, Project Procurement Managers, and Industrialization teams, to analyze financial variances and optimize project performance, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of managing project finances for projects rated No/Low/Medium criticality and providing accurate financial analysis and reporting, but also supporting the implementation of financial strategies and managing a team of Project Controlling Analysts.

We’ll look to you for:

• Analyzing variances between standard and actual costs and providing transparent reporting on findings

• Controlling monthly cost movements and ensuring accurate financial data

• Developing and maintaining accurate MHR models and analyzing cost per labour hour

• Ensuring coherence between MBOM (Manufacturing BOM) and financial actuals

• Managing risks, savings, and opportunities effectively

• Monitoring and forecasting revenue, gross margins, and project costs

• Coaching and developing a team of 2-5 members to enhance their skills and capabilities

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:

• CA & CMA qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant finance experience, including project manufacturing and controlling

• Experience in product costing, BOM cost, MHR calculation, and cost analytics

• Strong analytical and presentation skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Strong people management and team development skills

• Knowledge of Power BI, VBA, and Macros is a plus

• Ability to multitask efficiently and work in a matrix/multi-cultured environment

• Demonstrated teamwork, integrity, and problem-solving 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 new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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 or broader financial responsibilities

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

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.