Job Description

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 Finance Director, RSC India in Bangalore, India we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals.

You'll play a pivotal role in managing all financial aspects of the RSC business in India, including Projects, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Project Finance Managers, Factory Site Finance Controllers, and other key stakeholders), drive financial performance, and ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting standards.

You’ll specifically take care of financial planning and forecasting for the RSC business, but also lead cost efficiency initiatives and ensure excellence in project execution.

We’ll look to you for:

• Acting as the trusted Finance Partner to the Cluster RSC leadership team

• Providing strong financial leadership and owning the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the RSC business

• Driving initiatives focused on productivity, cost efficiency, and cash management

• Ensuring effective project management and robust financial controls

• Coordinating budgeting and monthly reporting activities

• Setting and achieving ambitious targets related to cost and cash performance

• Leading cost excellence initiatives, including vendor negotiations, make vs. buy decisions, and site optimization

• Contributing to the India/APAC monthly management review on business performance matters

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:

• Business, finance, or accounting degree – Chartered Accountant qualification preferred

• 15-20 years of relevant finance experience in roles such as Business/Division Finance Head, Project/Manufacturing/Supply Chain Finance, or Country Finance Manager

• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, with exposure to long-term project accounting and site controls

• Proven ability to manage financial performance in a matrixed environment

• Capacity to drill down into specific issues and resolve them effectively

• Experience translating global organizational needs into actionable business intelligence reporting

• Track record of deploying successful financial initiatives and driving process improvements

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 mundane routines

• Work with cutting-edge financial tools and processes tailored for the rail industry

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive 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 broader leadership roles within Alstom’s global finance community

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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.