Lead Finance

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 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!

Role Summary

Leadership Expertise & Accelerated Development (LEAD) is a prestigious program for young professionals who have a passion for technology, a drive for excellence, and share in Wabtec’s core values. The program is designed to accelerate participants' professional development through intense training and a variety of business-critical assignments. LEAD graduates have proven to be the vanguards of functional and business excellence and have track record of proactively and continually making innovative contributions to Wabtec’s future.

Responsibilities

The LEAD Finance program covers core domains of finance, namely • Financial Planning & Analysis • Commercial Finance • Supply Chain Finance • Product Finance • Business Development • Controllership • Tax. Candidates in allied specializations to these key disciplines are also eligible for the LEAD program.

The two-year finance track of the program is designed to accelerate members’ professional development through rotations in multiple finance functions and business units, continuing education, and frequent exposure to senior leaders across the business. Graduates of this program are the pipeline for future strategic and high priority finance roles at Wabtec. Expected locations for rotation include Marhowra (Bihar), Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Bangalore (Karnataka), and Gurgaon/Rohtak (Haryana) / Pune (Maharashtra) etc.

The LEAD program is experiential learning program where functional and leadership learnings are imparted through (1) on-the-job rotations as per discretion of management which involve a full-time finance job, (2) advanced product/process study learning via classroom sessions & assignments.

As a part of the learning, LEAD candidates will focus on process developments in all the above-mentioned domains following Wabtec’s standards, practices / procedures to fulfill the customer specifications. Some of key responsibilities are:

Result orientation to projects assigned to the LEAD candidates during each rotation period. Plan the projects to meet schedules, budget, quality and cost constraints. Propose and implement new processes as a part of continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional team to set realistic & challenging goals and meet results. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and agility in coping up with real-life business situations.

Qualifications/Characteristics

Candidates should:

• Be an MBA (Finance) or CA or should be in a related field and have a proven academic track record
• Be strong communicator & influencer
• Have improvement mindset – ability to drive positive change
• Have strong critical thinking & analytical abilities
• Be a quick learner – not intimidated to take on big challenges
• Be collaborative & inclusive of different perspectives
• Candidate should be ok to work on different locations during this program

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.

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.

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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.