Req ID:523054
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.
Site Controller position
Are you an experienced finance leader with strong business acumen, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to influence performance in a complex international environment? We are looking for a Site Controller to lead and coordinate the financial activities of three production sites (Rotterdam / Ridderkerk / Utrecht), acting as a key business partner to sites management and finance leadership.
About the role
As Site Controller, you will be responsible for organizing, managing, and coordinating the financial activities of the site. You will provide accurate, transparent, and timely financial information to support decision-making, drive performance, and ensure full compliance with internal and external reporting standards.
You will work closely with the Site Managing Director, cluster FP&A team and country finance teams, project teams, bid/tender teams, auditors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders. This is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Act as a trusted financial partner to the Country Finance Director, Sites Managing Director and sites management team.
- Monitor, forecast, and analyse sites financial performance, including key QCD financial indicators.
- Set targets and manage the cost control environment to maximize sites performance.
- Validate financial data, reports, budgets, rolling forecasts, three-year plans and Capex.
- Challenge variances, identify risks, and provide actionable insights to support corrective actions.
- Coordinate planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities across the sites.
- Ensure compliance with accounting, reporting, and internal control standards.
- Interface with cluster FP&A team, country finance leadership, support finance functions, and internal/external auditors.
- Proactively seek for continuous improvement, process optimization, and digitalization of finance activities.
- Manage and develop the sites controlling team, which may range from 2 to 10 people.
- Support finance leadership with ad-hoc analysis and performance improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership, resilience, and a results-driven mindset and open to actively support change management initiatives.
Required qualifications and experience:
- University degree in Finance; Master’s degree required.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant finance experience.
- Experience in site controlling, project controlling and FP&A.
- Fluent English; Dutch preferable an additional language is a plus.
Key skills and competencies
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate budget cycles, rolling forecasts, performance monitoring, and reporting processes.
- Experience in CAPEX planning, governance, investment requests & approval processes, business case preparation, and financial evaluation of investment projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to challenge existing ways of working and contribute to the implementation of more efficient, standardized, and value-adding finance processes.
- High level of integrity, transparency, and reliability.
- Ability to work under pressure and interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
- Leadership ability and experience managing finance teams.
- Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and results orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in an international environment.
- Good knowledge of SAP/GSI, BI tools and Qlik dashboarding with the ability to extract, validate, and interpret financial and operational data to support business decision-making.
Performance expectations
Success in this role will be measured through forecasting accuracy, achievement of budget targets, and full compliance with management reporting standards and ability to work effectively and collaboratively.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to take on a key finance leadership role at sites level, influence strategic and operational decisions, and contribute directly to business performance. You will be part of an international finance community and will work in close partnership with operational and functional leaders across the organization.
- Grow your career within a global organization committed to innovation and excellence.
- Enjoy 40 days off per year (27 vacances and 13 ATV)
- Salary between €7.400 and €9.800 gross/month (1 FTE) depending on relevant experience
- 8% holiday allowance
- Short term incentive of 10%
- Full-time (40 hrs) workweek (flexible time hours)
- Access to Alstom University for various development opportunities
- Employee assistance program
Interested?
If you are a proactive, resilient, and business-oriented finance leader ready to make an impact, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply now and help drive financial performance, transparency, and operational excellence as our Site Controller.
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.
Job Type:Experienced
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