Financial Planning analyst

LKZ Wabtec (Lokomotiv Quraastyru Zauyty) is a leading locomotive assembly and service manufacturing facility located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The plant specializes in the assembly, modernization, and service of mainline diesel locomotives, supporting the development of Kazakhstan’s railway and mechanical engineering industries.

The LKZ plant was established as a strategic initiative to localize locomotive production, strengthen industrial capabilities, and modernize rolling stock for Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian region. The facility assembles modern locomotives adapted to local climatic and operating conditions, while also providing major overhauls, servicing, and technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the finance and planning function, working closely with department managers and cross‑functional teams to support economic, financial, and production‑related planning activities. The role involves regular interaction with structural units to ensure alignment with company plans, budgets, and performance targets, while complying with corporate policies and Kazakhstan legislation.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the finance/economic planning team, you will contribute to effective financial and economic management of departmental activities. You will be responsible for planning, analysis, and monitoring of costs and performance indicators, supporting decision‑making through accurate data, reports, and forecasts. Your work will help ensure efficient resource utilization, achievement of planned targets, and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

• Higher professional education in Economics, Finance, or Engineering‑Economics
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a relevant field or similar position
• Knowledge of the regulatory legal acts governing financial‑economic and production activities
• Strong skills in planning, economic analysis, cost calculation, and report preparation
• Confident 1C ERP user with proficiency in standard office software
• Knowledge of the English language
• Legal authorization in Kazakhstan is required

What will your typical day look like?

• Perform economic and financial planning of the department’s activities
• Prepare and justify annual and long‑term plans, budgets, and performance reports
• Conduct economic analysis, including cost calculations and profitability analysis
• Monitor achievement of planned and budgeted indicators by structural units
• Prepare source data for business plans and feasibility studies
• Coordinate planning activities and plan adjustments with internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, industrial safety, confidentiality requirements, and corporate policies

Please note that Wabtec does not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition.

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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.

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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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