- Professional
- Bureau à Paris
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
You’ll be part of the Finance team based in Gennevilliers, France (HQ), reporting directly to the RSC CFO. You’ll collaborate closely with the Access & HVAC Product Line CFO, as well as other key stakeholders across the Transit division, Corporate, and site-level teams.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Transit Finance group, you will play a critical role in supporting the Access (Doors/Platform Doors/Safety), HVAC, and Infra product lines, with occasional support to Power Collection and Information Solutions. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial results, forecasts, and budgets, and will act as a strategic business partner to drive performance across Sales, Operating Margin, EBIT, and Cash. Your insights will support decision-making at the highest levels, including the Group CFO and Group President.
What do we want to know about you?
Master’s degree from a business or engineering school
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within an international/multinational environment
Full proficiency in English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with long-term project accounting and reporting tools (Onestream is a plus)
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Accuracy, rigor, and influential capabilities
What will your typical day look like?
Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses and summaries for senior leadership
Support closing and forecasting reviews, acting as a business partner to challenge and drive results
Lead and contribute to annual budget and long-term strategic planning exercises
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses including bridges, deep dives, and provision reviews
Support continuous improvement initiatives across sites, including policy and process harmonization
Ensure compliance with project accounting policies and S&O requirements
Facilitate communication between Corporate, Transit, and site teams to align guidelines and targets
Participate in critical project reviews and CMIP follow-ups
Provide financial support to HR, IT, and Transit Division for cost tracking and gap analysis
Occasional travel to sites may be required.
Legal authorization to work in the European Union is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third-party recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system who is ultimately hired. #LI-DNI
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
