Regional Operations Controller (FM)

Req ID:499689

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 more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Regional Operations Controller

Purpose of the job:

Senior member of the Region Finance team reporting directly to thee VP Finance this role the Regional Operations Controller will manage all financial aspects relative to: Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering and Sourcing for all product lines (Rolling stock DIS Service)

Key accountabilities:

• Leading cost excellence through: Productivity LCC Make vs Buy
• Process owner: Hourly Rates CAPEX Sourcing Savings Restructuring
• Cash optimization of: Inventory CAPEX Vendor payment terms
• Pushes Productivity Cost per unit & Cash Focus HQ initiatives down to the countries & sites
• Escalate country / site simplification ideas & improvement suggestions back to VP Finance Region
• Act as the privileged finance partner to the Regional Operations team
• Support to workload balance decisions between units with sizing of SOH level

Key Job Authorities and Dimensions

• Overseeing operational performance of 40 sites 23000 employees 32M annual Hours 2 B POH

Performance measurements:

• Operations efficiency KPIs such as costs per unit productive hours Spent time vs Method time U/O
• Production Overhead
• Make or Buy Engineering Sub-Contracting
• Working capital : Inventory value & weeks of coverage Payables through optimisation of terms of payment
• Capex
• Restructuring

Educational requirements

Mandatory:

• Master Degree level in Finance or Engineering in Operations Industrial Supply Chain
• 10 years minimum of experience in an industrial environment in Operations or Finance (see below)
• Fluent in English

Experience

Mandatory:

• Previous roles in operating units held as either Finance or Manufacturing/ Supply Chain/Sourcing
• Past exposure to Productivity measurement Inventory Capital Expenditures Long term projects

Competencies & Skills

• Good knowledge of Business and Financial Indicators.
• Previous business partnering experience working with operations.
• Good capacity of analysis and synthesis. Be able to take an overall view in making decision
• Solution oriented be able to take decision and solve problems quickly
• Good interpersonal skills / Team worker / Leadership
• Ability to Work in an International Environment
• Very good Communication Skills needed with team and with many actors in the organization

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.