Financial Planning, Reporting & Cost Control Analyst 1

Req ID:522227 

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Could you be the full-time hybrid Financial Planning, Reporting & Cost Control Analyst in Toronto, ON, CA we’re looking for? 

Could you be the full-time Billing Analyst in Toronto we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and detail-oriented team of professionals.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of our operations by processing and analyzing financial data, providing insights to support site performance, and enabling cost control through accurate financial analyses. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Operational, Commercial, and Financial teams), prepare reports and forecasts, and support site management with data-driven decision-making.

You’ll specifically take care of financial planning, reporting, and cost control, but also contribute to process improvements and analytics innovations.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring all financial data is collected, processed, and analyzed in a timely manner

• Preparing and populating budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts in reporting tools

• Streamlining and improving finance processes and planning

• Maintaining and enhancing financial analytical reporting systems (e.g., Power BI)

• Preparing relevant analyses and reports during financial closings

• Reviewing and correcting cost bookings under cost centers and WBS

• Collaborating with FPMs and function controllers to ensure alignment on numbers

• Supporting the billing process by collecting data from ERP systems and uploading evidence to client systems

• Identifying cost and margin improvement opportunities and detecting trends in KPIs

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Finance/Business University Degree

• First experience in finance

• External or internal audit experience

• Prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or Project Controlling is a plus

• Fluent in English

• Curious and eager to learn and develop

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complexity into simplicity

• Knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and financial controlling

• Proficiency in Power BI and familiarity with IT systems

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver results efficiently

• Problem-solving mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, communicate effectively, and collaborate in an international environment

• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining integrity

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs

• Progress towards senior financial roles or other leadership opportunities

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $70,000 – $92,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an   existing vacancy.

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! 

Important to note 

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.