Finance R&D Controller - 332522

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Join us as a Finance R&D Controller in Västerås, Sweden and you will be looking at a career-defining role.

Your mission?
As a Finance R&D Controller, you will :
Manage the controlling and financial reporting of programs in accordance with internal control rules
Ensure program accounting is in accordance with Company guidelines and reflects the activity performed
Organize the program reviews from start to the end
Ensure consistency with program teams (Planner, Sourcing)
Analyse the execution performance and propose action plans to improve the program EAC as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks
Support implementation of new methods and tools for program management


Your key responsibilities?

R&D and sustaining Management:

-Ensure controlling, alignment, monthly follow up of R&D and sustaining and application of Alstom accounting rules
-Follow up the alignment forecast versus budget, early warning in case of deviation, follow up of the recovery plan
-Program structure creation/updates in the local tools (Primavera, ERP)
-Alignment of tools on the authorized amount, derogation request management with HQ
-Landing management, forecast, early warning
-Manage interco-invoicing, funding reconciliation, royalties
-Reporting on all European Projects in both platforms; Cooperation Tool 4 and “Funding and Tender” at Europe level
-Preparation of unit cost before year end and forecasting of the same before reporting of hours and other spending
Business support:

-Tool support to operation team (RD Tool, ERP, Adel)
-Provide ad-hoc analysis on R&D and Sustaining
-PR/PO validation
-Support to the Program team in the absence of a Finance Manager on the program

Compliance, Process and Audit:

-Closing calendar: reporting on-time versus deadline, awareness given to the unit team
-Process: procedure: feedback to HQ on the application of the process, issues encountered, derogation,
-Interface on Internal Control for R&D and sustaining
-Interface on External Control for R&D and sustaining
-Interface for tax credit requests
-Certification of EU funded programs and documentation to administration

Your profile?
You are a strategic thinker with an eye for details seeking to develop and maintain long-term cross-functional relationships.

Minimum qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
3+ years relevant professional work experience
Strong excel skills.
Experience in ERP systems
English and Swedish business fluent




Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.