Head of Finance Rolling Stock UK&I

The successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner to the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, providing financial insight, guidance and challenge to support decision-making and long-term value creation. Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management & Control

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Supporting strategic objectives through effective financial management and business partnering.
• Monitoring and forecasting key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Challenging financial assumptions, risk assessments and variance analyses to enable informed decision-making.
• Supporting investment decisions, restructuring initiatives, capacity expansion and continuous improvement programmes through robust financial analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with Alstom financial policies, reporting standards and internal control requirements.

Reporting & Coordination

• Collecting, consolidating and analysing financial information to provide accurate performance reporting and forecasting.
• Ensuring financial processes comply with internal controls, external regulations and company standards.
• Working closely with regional controllers and the Country Finance Director to report results, share insights and drive corrective actions where required.

Leadership & Team Management

• Leading and developing the site controlling team.
• Coordinating planning, budgeting and target-setting activities.
• Ensuring the delivery of accurate financial data, budgets and resource plans.

Success in the role will be measured through:

• Achievement of financial targets and strategic objectives.
• Effective leadership and collaboration across finance and operational teams.
• Improvements in reporting accuracy, efficiency and process automation.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a tangible impact within a global leader in sustainable mobility while supporting the future of rail transportation from Derby.

• Significant experience in financial management within large-scale industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in External Audit, Site Control or Project Control.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business recommendations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound commercial judgement.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.

Alstom is seeking a Head of Finance Rolling Stock UK&I to lead financial strategy, governance and performance management for its Rolling Stock Centre in Derby. Reporting at a senior level, the role is responsible for driving operational excellence, supporting business growth and ensuring robust financial control across the UK & Ireland rolling stock business.

With over 85,000 employees worldwide, Alstom delivers one of the rail industry's most diverse portfolios, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated transport systems.

• Access to cutting-edge digital finance tools and global best practice.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and leadership development.
• The chance to contribute to sustainable mobility solutions with global impact.
• Up to 52 weeks of full maternity and adoption pay.

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