Overheads Controller Canada HQ

at  ALSTOM

Req ID:465861
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.
For our Canada entity, based in Montreal we are looking for an Industrial Controller.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Business School / University Master degree (specialization in Accounting or Finance) + 3 to 5 years work experience
• Familiar with International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong Analytical Capacity
• Problem Solving minded
• Team Player
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Xls, ppt, word..). Knowledge of SAP is appreciated
• Fluent French & English
  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!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Brings to Regional management a regular true and fair view of the site functions activity (monthly/yearly closing, budgets and forecasts, performance monitoring, financial reporting), perform accounting research, and ensuring compliance with local accounting & tax regulations (statutory), Group accounting standards and Internal Control rules & principles.
Supports dedicated department heads for financial matters and performance monitoring of their departments.
Deploys all financial means and all Sector tools & methodologies to ensure that targets are properly followed at site level.
Establishes a close working relationship with dedicated Directors and Heads of departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support to Business
  Supports dedicated directors and Heads of departments for financial matters and performance monitoring

Supports, implements and monitors the function finance objectives

• Processes & Core-model

Validate / analyse the Canada HQ managing unit results (production and non-production overheads, U/O) for accounting / management decision purposes

Supports and implements Sector best practices

• Tools/ORGA improvement

Applies Sector tools & methodologies

• Internal Control

Guardian of the rule for its dedicated department

• Taxes

Support tax and accounting department on tax matters related to HQ activities

• Strategy

Financial partner in supporting Regional Management / Heads of functions during budget construction

• Industrial/OH Controlling

Develops costs optimization culture on site
Put in place action plan culture
Ensure direct activity proper booking
Analyse and challenge U/O

Controlling of all country / regional common costs, ensure its compliance versus budget target and its proper reallocation within the business

• Accounting

Active member of process in site (Q C D)

• Budget / F-1

Ensure that the departments requirements are integrated in the site Budget and Forecasts

Challenge head of department to meet overhead targets

• Closing

Ensures consistency, completeness, liability and relevance of site and functions data, compliant with Alstom Accounting and Reporting Rules

• Reporting

Ensures consistency, completeness, liability and relevance of site and functions data
Prepares site and functions Management Review slides with the heads of functions and the Finance Regional management