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 VIE - Overhead & Financial Analyst we’re looking for?

Your future role

Assist in managing the overhead controlling, industrial controlling and accounting activities for Canada and USA head quarters. This position will be located in St Bruno, Canada and reporting to the HQ NAM Controller in Rochester, NY and will assist in several key tasks. This position will assist the overhead controller in St Bruno in managing the financial activites of the regional head quarters for Canada and USA. The role will also ensure control of the costs by monitoring the budget vs. actual performance each month. The role will also identify the causes of the variances and prepare detailed reports for review with the management. The role will support overhead controller, HQ NAM Controller and Accountanting on various requests.

We’ll look to you for:

• Detailed review of monthly actual costs and coordination with cost center owners

• Monitoring budget vs. actual performance and investigating variances

• Providing early warnings on significant cost bookings

• Ensuring proper booking of costs and performing month-to-month analysis

• Handling month-end close activities and invoice cost billbacks

• Tracking utilization rates, headcount reporting, and employee time reporting

• Assisting with monthly and annual tax reporting

• Supporting the preparation of monthly presentations and ad-hoc analyses

• Contributing to the budget/reforecast process and hourly rate setting

• Driving automation of existing files and processes

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:

• BS Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Economics

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP (GSI)

• Experience in financial controlling or accounting activities

• Familiarity with budget monitoring and variance analysis

• A proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

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 innovative financial tools and processes
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

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.

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