Overhead Controller

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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 Overhead Controller in Astana we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial analysis and cost control expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health and accuracy of our operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including site management, budget owners, and global finance teams), manage cost reporting and analysis, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of cost control, month-end closing, and forecasting, but also support CAPEX management and handle purchase requisitions.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing expense summary packs at site level for Actuals, Forecast, and Budget

• Controlling and reporting costs for all functions and site management

• Performing variance analysis and providing commentary in monthly reports

• Managing month-end closing activities, including accruals and provisions

• Supporting Budget and Forecast cycles and preparing hourly rate analyses

• Reviewing purchase requisitions and managing workflows for budget availability

• Controlling CAPEX expenses and preparing summaries for Actual/Budget/Forecast

• Participating in site meetings and supporting audits

• Handling ad hoc requests and intercompany transactions

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:

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or any relevant discipline

• 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting processes and systems

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (knowledge of SAP is a plus)

• Fluent in English

• Strong business acumen and experience in complex multinational organizations

• Previous experience in accounting roles (AP, AR, CM, Treasury, GL, CL)

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational ability

• Positive and proactive attitude, with resilience under pressure

• Attention to detail and task-oriented mindset

• Comfort with financial data and the ability to transform it into clear, concise messages

• Experience with advanced tools (e.g., SAP, Teranga, Qlikview, Polaris, Power Automate, Power Query) is a plus

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 advanced financial strategies for global projects

• Collaborate with supportive and innovative colleagues

• Contribute to impactful and sustainable projects

• Utilize our flexible and inclusive 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

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized financial expertise

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

• Thrive with our quality-of-life perks including corporate shuttlebus, 1fit discount, and well-being service subscription (EMPATHY).

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.