Project Controller

Project Controller

Date: 13 Jul 2026

Location: London, GB

Company: Alstom

Location: Old Oak Common

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 27/07/2026

Salary: circa £52,000 DOE plus bonus and excellent benefits

As a Project Controller, you will play a major part in the Financial Strategy success of the project, contributing to negotiation processes to secure project success. You will participate in overall Project Management process jointly with the Project Manager and provide financial analysis, advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best business decisions for the project.

Your primary base will be in Old Oak Common, with occasional travel within London to other depots/sites where the project teams are located. This role would particularly suit someone who is early in their finance career and eager to develop within a project-focused environment.

You must be highly agile, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced project environment, quickly understanding complex situations and responding effectively to changing priorities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Support the monthly financial close process and deliver accurate, timely project financial reporting, ensuring compliance with governance, reporting requirements, and financial controls.
• Prepare and maintain robust forecasts for sales, costs, margins, and cash flow, providing insightful analysis to support effective project decision‑making.
• Manage project costs, revenue, profitability, and the Expense Summary, identifying trends and opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Partner closely with the Finance Project Manager (FPM) and project stakeholders to provide financial advice, challenge assumptions, and deliver actionable analysis that drives business outcomes.
• Monitor project financial performance, recommending and implementing action plans to improve contract margins, optimise cash flow, and mitigate identified risks.
• Support the management of project risks and opportunities, including the review and sign‑off of contingencies and committed savings, while providing early warning of potential financial impacts.
• Oversee timely and accurate billing processes and promote a strong cash culture through working capital optimisation and effective liquidity management.
• Develop a strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions, providing financial guidance on contract‑related matters and supporting initiatives to enhance project competitiveness and performance.

All about you

• A project operational background would be an advantage.
• Solid organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Able to influence and incite confidence in those inside and outside of the finance department.
• Excellent knowledge in MS Excel, knowledge of SAP (Power Query and Power BI is desirable).
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language (written and spoken) with people at different levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Things you’ll enjoy

• 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.

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 prevent otherwise.