Finance R&D Manager - 342419

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 Manager in Stockholm, Sweden and you will be looking at a career-defining role.

Your key responsibilities?

Key member of the Development centre management team

o Support the Development centre management team as a finance partner (prepare in conjunction with the program team, the program review content and the Business case supporting the R&D investment)
o Provide management with reliable financial data in order to assist in the decision-making (early warning).
o Have a clear understanding of the program systems
o Work closely with Department head in order to ensure that allocated program staffing is aligned with Program needs
Controlling activities

o Ensure controlling, alignment, monthly follow up of R&D and sustaining and application of Alstom accounting rules
o Ensure consistency with annual authorized budget and anticipate the request of any arbitration due to overrun or underspend
o Produce all financial reporting as requested (SFTR, Teranga,)
o Provide monthly analysis on R&D and Sustaining to management and global R&D team
o Closing calendar: reporting on-time versus deadline, awareness given to the unit team
o Provide support for correct risk valuation
o Review program finance specific internal controls
Accounting

o Coordinate with the program team to ensure consistent accounting and reporting across the program.
o Ensure that all financial processes and internal controls, including DoA, are implemented, robust and compliant
o Support for bi-annual external audit
Tools :

o Program structure creation/updates in the local tools (Primavera, ERP,…)
o Tool support to the operation teams on the existing tools
o Relay in implementation of new methods and tools for program management
Team management:

o R&D Program controlling team leader

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
Experience of working as manager



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.