Program Controller

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your careeror your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

What are we offering you?- Permanent full-time position- Hybrid working model 2 days working from home option- Discounted health insurance with Medibank- Novated Leasing option- Lifestyle Discounts with car rentals and hotels- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

As a Senior Program Financial Controller, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the frameworks for project cost control. Duties include:
- Resource time cost accounting reconciliation, accruals and variance reporting.- Program revenue recognition reporting.- Develop framework and provide support to shape financial budgets and forecasts.- Provide insightful financial analysis to enable financial decision impacting the program.- Optimise resource timesheet collection process across multiple global business units for reconciliation into the Program ledger.- Preparation of periodic Program P&L Reports for PMO and Executive leadership review.

Collaboration is a vital aspect of this position. You will work closely with the Program Leadership team to analyse financial performance drivers and identify trends. Your deep understanding of operational tools, processes, and industry regulations will ensure accurate cost forecasting and recording. You'll also liaise with support groups and cross-functional teams, such as Legal/Commercial Management, Divisional Finance Leadership, Peer Global Financial Controllers and the PMO Leadership Team.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Business degree with an Accounting/Finance focus and a CA/CPA qualification or in progress.- Knowledge of project control practices, including work breakdown structures, budgeting, and financial reporting, is crucial.- Project accounting experience is preferred, including commercial/Govt/Defence.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and adaptability to in-house ERP tools like SAGE and Oracle Financials is required. Skills in MS SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, and Project are beneficial. Strong communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential, along with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.