Work Package Controller

Req ID: 530217

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.

Could you be the full-time Work Package Controller and Accounting Coordinator in Abidjan we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a critical role in ensuring the economic and financial management of our projects and driving opportunities to achieve financial goals. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as project managers, supply chain teams, and external consultants), monitor cash flow and project costs, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining accurate cost records and ensuring the analysis of "Estimate to Complete" (ETC) for Work Packages, but also act as the liaison for all accounting matters with our partner, Deloitte.

We’ll look to you for:

- Responsible of French content follow-up throughout all the Participating units.

- Organize regular monitoring and reporting.

- Support in preparation and consolidation of MPR, QPR and FPRs.

- Participate in forecasting process (Budget, F0, RoFo) and review key variances with Work Package Managers each months.

- Support ad-hoc analysis and support month end closing activities

- Monitoring and forecasting project cash flows

- Ensuring client invoicing and collection

- Serving as a financial and economic advisor to Work Package managers

- Preparing periodic project reviews (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual) in collaboration with Work Package managers

- Analyzing actual costs versus forecasts and identifying variances

- Coordinating with the Supply Chain department to track cost evolution

- Reviewing and validating QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) performance against commitments

- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and alerting on deviations from budgets

- Ensuring transparency and accuracy in consolidated financial forecasts

- Maintaining compliance with Alstom’s financial processes and ensuring data accuracy in project management tools like OdyC and SAP

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:

- A Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

- 6–10 years of experience in large infrastructure projects or financial control in an industrial environment

- Proficiency in cost control, cash flow management, and P&L principles

- Strong knowledge of accounting practices

- Familiarity with local financial regulations in Côte d’Ivoire

- Fluency in both French and English

- Proficiency in SAP with audit profile is a plus

- Rigor, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset

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

- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

- Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

- Utilise our inclusive and dynamic 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 finance roles or project management positions

- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (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.

Job Type:​Experienced​