Senior FP&A Analyst

<p><span>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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.</span></p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span>Could you be the full-time <strong>Senior FP&amp;A Analyst </strong>in <strong>Cluj-Napoca</strong> we’re looking for?</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Your future role</strong></span></p> <p><span>Take on a new challenge and apply your valuable expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to <strong>Tania Maties (GFC FP&amp;A Operations Manager, Cluj-Napoca)</strong>, and work alongside with smart, experienced, mature and assertive teammates.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>You’ll process multiple financial data and provides a fair view of Alstom, regional, cluster or site performance through consistent data aggregation and appropriate financial analyses, assist Operational &amp; Commercial teams with reports and ad hoc analyses, support the Alstom, regional, cluster or site management with analytics and challenge internal stakeholders to stimulate company-wide, regional, cluster or site performance.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>We’ll look to you for: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure all financial data are collected, processed &amp; analyzed in a timely manner;</span></li> <li><span>Prepare actual financial results / forecast, compare with Budget and Plan and perform variance analysis, provide timely insights for business decision making;</span></li> <li><span>Improve and streamline finance processes and planning;</span></li> <li><span>Maintain and enhance financial analytical reporting systems;</span></li> <li><span>Reporting contents: simplify and standardize various financial reports;</span></li> <li><span>Analysis of Cash KPIs (Free cash flow, EBIT to Cash, Operating working capital, overdues, down payments);</span></li> <li><span>Contributes budgeting &amp; monthly reporting activities for all Cash Related items;</span></li> <li><span>Forex management - management of hedging relations and Teranga reporting of FX exposure;</span></li> <li><span>Participate in the preparation and presentation of monthly business reviews;</span></li> <li><span>Indirect cost center controlling, Overhead &amp; Contract reporting;</span></li> <li><span>Work with the Region Finance Analysts and functions controllers and ensure proper alignment;</span></li> <li><span>Establish a close working relationship with the Treasury / Tax / Accounting &amp; Consolidation / Investor Relations Teams;</span></li> <li><span>Identify possible margin improvements, detect trends &amp; possible KPIs evolutions.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>All about you</strong></span></p> <p><span>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: </span></p> <ul> <li><span>Finance degree or any other relevant discipline (Finance / Business / Economics related);</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>5+ years experience in Finance / Accounting processes and systems;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of SAP is a plus ;</span></li> <li><span>Fluent in English;</span></li> <li><span>Understanding and experience of general business understanding and complex multi-national organizations ;</span></li> <li><span>Previous experience in accounting roles (AP, AR, CM, Treasury, GL, CL);</span></li> <li><span>Previous experience in Internal Control and Audit is a plus;</span></li> <li><span>Another European language would be a plus;</span></li> <li><span>Advanced tools experience is a plus (SAP GSI, Teranga, Qlikview, Polaris, Power Automate, Power Query);</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Strong critical thinking, problem solving;</span></li> <li><span>Positive and proactive attitude, with resilience under pressure; </span></li> <li><span>Strong communication abilities in handling time sensitive topics together with more senior positions (Local / Group);</span></li> <li><span>Management of complex topics;</span></li> <li><span>Comfort with financial data and ability to transform into clear/concise messages.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Things you’ll enjoy </strong></span></p> <p><span>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:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily ro