Finance Assistant

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the FP&A team supporting the Transit and Freight Components businesses. The area operates with a lean structure, requiring strong collaboration across multiple functions such as Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams. This role will work closely with leadership, providing financial insights and supporting decision-making processes across projects and product lines.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the FP&A organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial visibility, discipline, and performance management for Transit and Freight Components. You will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and operational financial control, supporting leadership with accurate data and insights.

This role requires a high level of ownership, as the team operates in a lean structure and supports multiple business fronts simultaneously. You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, closing activities, and process improvements, including BI tools and system implementations. Additionally, you will help identify risks and opportunities, driving financial performance and efficiency across the organization.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields

Solid experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or controlling

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing

Knowledge of financial systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle)

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and lean environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

English proficiency is a plus

What will your typical day look like?Financial Analysis

Analyze and control company expenses, costs, and revenues across projects and product lines

Support long-term project financial tracking and performance

Participate in budget preparation (cost centers) interacting with multiple areas

Support periodic forecast processes and Budget vs Actual analysis:

Revenue, costs, and contribution margin by project

Expenses by cost center

Support P&Ls for Transit and Freight Components

Performance & Results Analysis

Perform detailed analysis of revenues, costs, and expenses

Analyze profitability by project and product line

Identify cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities

Provide insights to support leadership decision-making

Financial & Accounting Closing

Execute and support monthly financial closing activities

Prepare and analyze accounting and balance sheet reconciliations

Perform revenue reconciliation and validation

Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance

Operational & Administrative Financial Control

Open and manage workflows (WFs), Back-to-Back processes, and purchase requests (REQs)

Control, validate, and classify financial documents

Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and internal communications

Submit freight-related information to SGI

Track Engineering, PM, and Field Service hours

Monitor accounts receivable by project and product line (Transit)

Reporting, Systems & Consolidation

Develop and maintain BI dashboards and management reports

Report sales, costs, orders, and backlog (OS system)

Consolidate revenues, costs, and expenses (including Chile operations – Faiveley)

Support process improvements and automation initiatives, especially in Power BI

Business Support & Audits

Provide financial support to operational areas

Support internal and external audits

Contribute to ongoing FP&A routines and cycle improvements

“A strong candidate has been identified for this position; however, all interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.”

Benefits:

At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being and development. Take a look at what we offer so you can feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

Medical insurance extended to dependents (spouse and children)

Dental insurance extended to dependents (spouse and children)

Profit sharing

Private pension plan

Meal/food policy according to location

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial guidance, and social support

Headspace – mental health-focused app

Christmas basket or voucher for employees, according to location

Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old

Extended maternity leave

Program for Expecting Mothers and Babies

Language incentive policy

Mentorship programs and access to a training platform

Wellhub

Pharmacy allowance

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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