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About the Role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial leadership expertise in a dynamic, project-driven environment. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals. You'll play a pivotal role in driving the financial performance of complex, high-criticality projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including project management, operations, legal, and procurement, to ensure strong financial governance, optimize cash flow, and create value for the business. You’ll specifically take care of monitoring and managing costs, revenues, margins, and cash flow performance, but also provide strategic financial insights to improve project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Leading and controlling all financial aspects of high-criticality projects
Partnering with the Project Manager to support decision-making and execution
Providing financial insights to improve project and business performance
Identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing mitigation or improvement plans
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, IFRS standards, and local regulations
Supporting contract management, claims, and negotiations with a financial lens
Preparing accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and project reviews (e.g., MPR/FPR)
Driving working capital optimization and promoting a strong cash culture
Mentoring and developing junior finance professionals

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field
CPA designation or MBA (preferred)
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance
Experience working in a matrix and multicultural environment (preferred)
Proven experience in managing and mentoring a growing team
Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decisions
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Strategic and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively

Skills

Financial leadership
Financial governance
Cash flow optimization
Financial analysis
Business partnering
Contract management
Financial forecasting
Budgeting
Working capital optimization
Team management
Mentoring
Stakeholder influence
Strategic decision support
Leadership
Communication
Collaboration
Advanced Excel
ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Strategic mindset
Analytical mindset
Attention to detail
Complexity management
Prioritization

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
CPA designation
MBA

Salary/Compensations

$145,000 – $175,000 CAD per year

Benefits

Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
Investment in development through award-winning learning
Opportunities to progress towards senior leadership roles

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.