Finance Project Manager

Req ID: 520524 

Location:  Derby 

Appointment Basis:  Permanent 

Apply by: 03/09/2026 

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE plus excellent benefits 

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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Your future role 

We are looking for a Finance Project Manager (FPM) to join a major rolling stock programme. As a Finance Project Manager, you will act as a financial leader within the project, partnering closely with the Project Manager and core team to support the successful financial delivery of the project. You will play a critical role in steering financial performance, managing risks and opportunities, and enabling informed decision-making across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. 

We’ll look to you to:

• Own and manage the project’s  financial performance end-to-end (cost, revenue, margin, cash)

• Maintain accuracy of cost allocations and classification, revenue and margin recognition (IFRS 15 compliance), cash flow planning and control.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting cycles.

• Ensure the accuracy of financial data and alignment with project progress.

• Ensure the accuracy of the cost baseline and forecasting, with a clear transition from tender to project execution.

• Lead work package financial reviews and management.

• Identify, quantify and monitor financial risks, including cost, cash and margin exposure, as well as opportunities for value creation.

• Drive monthly financial performance reviews and ensure consistency of reporting.

• Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing guidance and financial insight to the project team.

• Ensure full compliance with financial governance, standards and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide early warning of financial impacts and challenge assumptions to protect project performance.

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:  

• Proven experience  in  project financ e, controlling  and forecasting.
• Experience of working on a large-scale or complex engineering/infrastructure project.
• Strong track record of delivering financial performance in a project environment.
• Strong understanding of financial performance metrics, reporting, analysis, and associated risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIMA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification is highly desirable.

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.

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful  colleagues.

• Contribute to innovative  projects.

• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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.

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption  pay.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.

• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your  lifestyle.

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prev ent otherwise.

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