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.
With several high-impact global initiatives underway and a strong focus on financial performance across our Engineering function, we are seeking an Engineering Financial Controller to join our team based in St-Bruno, QC. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a global organization, partnering with senior leadership and influencing key financial decisions across Engineering.
We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative finance professional who thrives in a complex, global environment. You bring strong financial controlling expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders. You are passionate about driving performance, improving tools and processes, and enabling teams with meaningful financial insights.
Take on a high-impact role where you will oversee financial planning, reporting, and cost optimization for the global Engineering function. Acting as a trusted partner to the Global Engineering Leadership team, you will ensure alignment with business objectives while driving efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement across regions.
In this role, you will manage a significant global scope, including oversight of approximately €800M in annual functional costs, supporting a network of 85 sites and 9,500 employees, and providing financial insight across 15 million annual engineering hours—ensuring strong financial discipline and performance at scale.
- Coordinate budgeting and monthly reporting activities for the Engineering function, including maintaining performance scorecards
- Ensure global Engineering costs (“Métier”) are managed in line with company objectives
- Act as the finance domain expert for subcontracting
- Drive cost productivity and performance improvement using financial models and tools
- Serve as a trusted finance partner to the Global Engineering Leader and leadership team
- Contribute to the bi-annual Engineering Delivery Plan
- Enhance self-service financial tools and data accessibility for Engineering teams
- Collaborate with regions to ensure successful deployment of finance tools and adherence to KPIs
- Promote and uphold the highest standards of ethics in line with the company’s Code of Conduct
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience in financial controlling, budgeting, or cost management in a global environment
- Strong understanding of cost structures, productivity drivers, and subcontracting
- Experience working with financial reporting tools and data analytics solutions
- Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Experience operating in a matrix organization across regions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
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
- Contribute to innovative, large-scale global projects
- Work in a flexible and inclusive environment
- Steer your career across functions, roles, and geographies
- Benefit from award-winning development programs
- Grow toward senior leadership opportunities
- Receive a competitive reward package with comprehensive benefits (life, medical, pension)
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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