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

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.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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