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.

Could you be the full-time Senior Analyst - Project Controlling in Bangalore we're looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your meticulous financial management and analytical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated, strategic, and innovative teammates.

You'll deliver critical financial insights and support to our project teams, fostering sound economic management and optimizing project financial targets. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Work Package Owners, Accounting Team), ensure control of project results, and much more.

You'll specifically take care of the precision of financial project data, uphold compliance with financial standards, and proactively manage risks and opportunities.

We'll look to you for:

Validate Manufacturing BOM (mBOM) financials to support project EAC (Estimate at Completion)
Perform detailed root cause analysis of mBOM gaps (line-by-line explanation)
Ensure alignment between BOM, EAC, actuals, and To Be Engaged costs
Manage risks, savings, and opportunities across projects
Conduct monthly reviews of BOM evolution by subsystem, material category, and supplier
Maintain financial index database for inflation tracking and cost analysis
Ensure consistency across budget, forecast, and actual project figures
Act as business partner to Project Procurement and Project Finance teams
Analyze monthly actual costs vs forecast and identify variances
Support cost forecasting and timing with Procurement teams
Coordinate with Supply Chain for cost monitoring and progress tracking
Review purchase price variance (PPV) and material rate variances
Own and manage SAP/GSI transactions and reporting tools (e.g., QlikView, BI tools)
Monitor extra costs, claims, and liaise with Claims department
Track and forecast revenue, gross margin, and cost-to-completion
Ensure strong procurement/material control and governance processes
Validate cost assumptions, QCD performance, and tender-stage costing
Drive cost optimization initiatives (cost reduction / cost killing)
Monitor WIP, cost performance vs targets, and financial accuracy of project data
Provide financial reporting, KPIs, and benchmarking (cost, productivity, delivery)
Identify cost drift and productivity risks propose mitigation actions
Ensure compliance with internal rules, processes, and project control standards
Support management with reliable financial insights and ad-hoc reporting

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 in Finance or equivalent (CA / CMA)
Experience or understanding of Project Controlling / Costing / Corporate Finance
Knowledge of financial management systems, notably SAP
Familiarity with MS Excel
A certification in finance or a related field is a plus
Robust analytical and presentation skills
Resilience and adaptability in the face of change

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
Work with the latest financial management tools and practices
Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of transportation
Utilise our flexible and dynamic working environment
Steer your career in whichever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs
Progress towards leadership and advanced specialist roles
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.