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 Project Manager in Cairo we’re looking for?Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.You'll play a key role as the economic and financial advisor to the Project Director and the entire project team, helping to shape the financial success of our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as tax, treasury, insurance, and contract management), provide accurate financial forecasting, and much more.You’ll specifically take care of building the project model from the tender phase through to execution, but also prepare periodic project reviews to reflect the fair situation of the project.We’ll look to you for:Controlling and forecasting costs and sales accurately at the contract consolidated levelMonitoring the Say-Do ratio on cost incurredChallenging estimates to complete and proactively proposing optimizations at the project levelImplementing and following cash improvement actions on the projectPreparing analyses or simulations (e.g., variation orders, backtrading) at the project levelManaging bonds and guaranteesEnsuring project accounting aligns with company guidelinesCollaborating with other expert functions, such as tax, treasury, and insuranceAll about youWe 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:A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in finance and controllingProficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and SAPFluency in EnglishStrong analytical skills with a clear, flexible, and proactive mindsetSelf-motivation and enthusiasm for growth within the companyAbility to work in an international, high-paced environmentStrong sense of urgency, accuracy, and accountabilityExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsThings you’ll enjoyJoin 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 routinesWork with new security standards for rail signallingCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleaguesContribute to innovative projectsUtilise our flexible and inclusive working environmentSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunitiesProgress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise in financeYou 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 noteAs 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.
Alstom is a French multinational manufacturer of rail transport equipment including high-speed trains, metros, trams, signalling systems, and rail infrastructure services. The company is the prime contractor on multiple Egyptian rail projects including the Cairo Monorail.
What you should know
Record-Breaking Rail Development: Developed the TGV which set a world rail speed record of 515.3 km/h in 1990
Global Talent Powerhouse: Operates with a global talent base of over 86,000 employees representing 184 different nationalities
40% US Rail: Manufactured approximately 40% of all trains currently in operation in the United States
How they work
Mobility for tomorrow — Mission framed around sustainable urban mobility - public transport as a climate lever.
Innovation — Investment in hydrogen trains, automation, digital signalling, and battery-electric rolling stock.