Project Controller - Jobs in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC

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Req ID:204047We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.Join us as Project Controller, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in St-Bruno (QC), CA.Co-pilot to the project manager to ensure focus on the achievement of the financial goals of the project. Provides all required financial information about the project. Control the monthly sales & margin realization, monitor & support the Estimated At Completion change process, ensure that Alstom accounting guidelines are respected. Single point of contact for all financial issues relating to the specific project portfolio controlled. Close monitoring of the project deliverables. Early assessment and measuring of financial impact of risks and opportunities with regular follow ups on action plans. Proactively follow and challenge the project cash flow & gross margins.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Project calculations

• Ensure that project calculations reflect current status of project.
• Input and updating of project calculation in Financials system.
• Working out and updating Budget and Forecast figures of the project in Global FORE
• Review and Analysis of Estimated-at-completion calculation of the project for Budget, Forecast and Actual in Global FORE and local system
• Review and Analysis of variances between Budget, Forecast and Actual figures and comment on them in monthly Reporting – especially Sales POC, Margin and Free Cash flow, Risk &Opportunities and Contingencies
• Review and Analysis of contract related Balance sheet items with the target of minimization of Net Utilized Assets (Inventory level, Advance Payments, Accounts Receivables, etc)

Project reporting

• Make financial situation transparent to the Core Team
• Prepare and present current status and alternative scenarios. Track project related savings activities
• Lead Core Team members in meeting or improving their targets
• Challenge the project teams to assure a successful project execution.
• Prepare and update monthly reports and presentation in project review meetings
• Contribute in Risk & Opportunities discussion and following up on action plans

Accounting Specific responsibilities

• Responsible customer invoicing, VAT, Receivables and payment control
• Cash-Flow Management
• Hedging activities in cooperation with Treasury
• Control of Warranty Provisions to the end of the project
• Require and control securities by the customer (letter of credit, bank guarantees)
• Coordinate commercial affairs of internal partners, i.e. check of inter-company Sales and Purchases (interco matching)
• Provide input parameters for Bid Approval Process and support Blue Book tender activities for variation orders
• Plan personnel in cooperation with Core Team and HR Business Partner, considering project target costs
• Control of cost and direct hours
• Control of man/hour writing
• Procurement / Engineering: Quantify impact of change orders (profitability calculation), assess impact on the different cost items in the calculation, (i.e. Bill of material and Engineering hours)
• Maintain an appropriate level of contingencies based on risk assessment

Specific responsibilities to other Project Core Team members

• Keep Project Manager continuously updated on financial situation of project and upcoming risks & opportunities
• Support Risk & Opportunities Manager & Project Manager by quantifying/assessing project-related exposures/opportunities on an ongoing basis and follow up on the action plans
• Build and maintain successful cross functional relationships
• Support Project Manager and/or Claim Manager in commercial negotiations and preparation of claims

REQUIRED PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• Professional Accounting title considered a strong asset
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role; preference in a manufacturing industry, financial controlling
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, performance measurement, risks assessment, internal controls and project accounting
• Bilingual (French/English)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.Job Segment: Accounting, Bank, Banking, Procurement, Finance, OperationsQuick Apply

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