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Finance Project Manager
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Finance Project Manager
Finance Project Manager
Ref: 520524 Location: Derby Appointment: Permanent Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum, plus outstanding benefits Closing Date: 14/07/2026
About Alstom
At Alstom, we shape the future of mobility. Our global network supports the world’s transition toward greener, smarter transport, from high-speed trains and metro systems to cutting-edge digital mobility solutions. With 86,000+ colleagues across the globe, we connect cities, reduce carbon emissions, and redefine how people move.
The Role: Finance Project Manager (FPM)
As the Finance Project Manager (FPM), you will act as a financial leader within a major rolling stock programme, collaborating closely with the Project Manager and team to ensure financial success while driving performance, risk management, and strategic decision-making across a multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Ownership of the project’s financial performance (cost, revenue, margin, cash).
- Ensuring the accuracy of cost allocations, revenue recognition (IFRS 15 compliance), cash flow planning, and forecasting.
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting cycles to track progress against financial targets.
- Enforcing precision in financial data and alignment between budgets and project execution from tender to delivery.
- Managing work package financial reviews to support efficient spend and value generation.
- Identifying, quantifying, and monitoring financial risks (cost exposure, cash flow, margin impact) alongside opportunities for value creation.
- Driving consistent monthly financial performance reviews for leadership and stakeholders.
- Acting as a trusted financial advisor, providing strategic insights to the project team.
- Ensuring compliance with financial governance, reporting standards, and project lifecycle requirements.
- Highlighting early financial risks and aligning assumptions to safeguard project success.
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About You: What We Value
While we appreciate experience, at Alstom we look for passion and adaptability—so you won’t need to tick every box. Instead, we’re looking for:
Essential Skills & Experience
✔ Proven expertise in project finance, cost control, and forecasting in a complex environment. ✔ Experience managing large-scale or engineering infrastructure projects. ✔ Strong ability to deliver financial performance in a project setting. ✔ Deep understanding of financial metrics, reporting, risk management, and compliance frameworks. ✔ Fluency in MS Excel and SAP is essential. ✔ Excellent stakeholder communication and relational skills.
✅ Desirable Qualification
- CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional finance certification.
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Why Join Alstom?
✨ A career of growth – Help define the future of rail and expand your expertise with dynamic projects. 🔍 Purpose-driven work – Work on innovations that make cities smarter and greener. 🤝 Collaborative culture – Join a supportive team across functions and borders. 💡 Investment in your development – Leverage award-winning learning and adaptable career paths. 🏆 Competitive rewards –
- £55k–£60k DOE + dynamic salary progression.
- Pension, life, and medical coverage.
- Up to 52 weeks’ maternity & adoption pay.
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (flexible options available).
- Flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
At Alstom, we are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage diversity. Our policies ensure a fair, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As a "Disability Confident" employer, we will interview all qualified disabled applicants and have an open dialogue on flexible working accommodations.
All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or national origin.
Ready to drive financial success in a transformative industry? Apply by [14/07/2026] and let’s connect! #CareersInMobility
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