Finance Project Analyst (Work Package)

Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis · Project Management · Financial Planning

In short

Alstom is seeking a Finance Project Analyst (Work Package) for its Cluj-Napoca, Romania office. This full-time role involves managing financial operations, supporting project teams with financial planning and reporting, ensuring financial compliance, and cost control across multiple projects. The ideal candidate has a finance degree, 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Support and create Internal Selling Price.
Set up WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).
Follow actual costs.
Update Estimate at Completion (EAC).
Sign-off in MEC (if applicable).
Invoice when done.
Communicate with stakeholders throughout the process.
Invoice Spare Parts (done in GSI, sent by e-invoicing and PDF; approx. 250–300 invoices/month).
Create WBS (GT Projects) in GSI for tenders (DIS, SER, COMPO).
Update Budget in GSI when new tender is created.
Follow up costs and create reports.
Close WBS.
Track actual costs against budgeted figures and analyze variances.
Monitor expenditures and ensure proper allocation of costs.
Identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare periodic financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and project documentation.
Support audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Liaise with site teams, procurement, and finance to ensure timely data flow.
Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights and updates.
Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for invoicing and payment tracking.

Requirements

Finance degree or any other relevant discipline (Finance / Business / Economics related).
5+ years experience in Finance/Accounting processes and systems.
Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluent in English.
Strong general business understanding and experience in complex multi-national organizations.
Previous experience in accounting roles (AP, AR, CM, Treasury, GL, CL).
Strong critical thinking and problem solving.
Communication & Teamwork inside and outside GFC.
Excellent time management and organizational ability.
Positive and proactive attitude, with resilience under pressure.
Strong communication abilities in handling time sensitive topics together with more senior positions (Local / Group).
Attention to Detail / Task Oriented Mindset.
Management of complex topics.
Comfort with financial data and ability to transform into clear/concise messages.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Previous experience in Internal Control and Audit is a plus.
Another European language would be a plus.
Advanced tools experience is a plus (SAP GSI, Teranga, Qlikview, Polaris, Power Automate, Power Query).

Benefits

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
Be part of a large team with over 1000 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain.
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Utilise our Agile, Responsible 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 (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program).
Professional Development Plan – great opportunities to develop yourself within the company.
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers, Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, new-born bonus, discounts).
Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension).
Work-life balance - offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave.
Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions).

Skills

ExcelPowerPointSAPSAP GSIQlikviewPolarisPower AutomatePower Query

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