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• Responsible for the accurate, timely preparation, approval, and submission of commercial proposals to customers, primarily supporting Wabtec’s Freight Services and Freight Components businesses across Sub‑Saharan Africa. This includes aftermarket solutions for locomotives and wagons, such as spare parts, repairs and overhauls, technical support, long‑term maintenance services, and maintenance‑of‑way equipment. Acts as a key commercial partner to the Sales team, providing critical support throughout commercial negotiations and contract formation.

What will your typical day look like?

• Commercial proposals & contracting: Lead end‑to‑end commercial proposal development, including interpreting bid requests, coordinating technical and pricing inputs, conducting financial and risk analysis, defining win strategies, reviewing contract terms, and obtaining internal approvals.
• Compliance & governance: Ensure adherence to compliance standards, Delegations of Authority, and approval processes, including documenting deviations, preparing executive summaries, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Cross‑functional project coordination: Manage and coordinate proposal activities across multiple business units and functions (Sales, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Project Management), contributing to integrated “One Wabtec” bids.
• Customer & stakeholder engagement: Act as the commercial interface with customers during the bid phase and manage ongoing interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bid documentation & knowledge management: Ensure structured documentation, effective handover from Inquiry‑to‑Order to Order‑to‑Revenue teams, market and competitive analysis, and tracking of bid and sales data.

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field, with experience in proposals and/or contracts management within heavy engineering or similar industries.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, with experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle or equivalent) and CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Strong ability to interpret RFPs and contracts (particularly in the Aftermarket), understand customer expectations, and deliver high‑quality, continuous service solutions.
• Proven capability to work independently and lead cross‑functional, matrix teams to deliver compliant bids under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, effective time management, flexibility to take on varied responsibilities, and willingness to travel for customer engagements across Sub‑Saharan Africa.
   

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• As a Senior Finance Manager, you will oversee the entire finance function for a manufacturing operation within the rail sector. This includes budgeting, financial forecasting, operational finance, reporting, controllership, and statutory compliance. You will act as a key business partner to the Site Director and leadership team, driving execution, cost management, and working capital optimisation. A strong focus on process improvement and simplification will be essential.

What will your typical day look like?

• Financial leadership & planning: Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and pacing (orders, sales, costs, margins, cash), partnering closely with commercial, operational, and divisional stakeholders.
• Commercial & operational partnership: Support sales and tendering activities by evaluating deal economics and assumptions, while partnering with site leadership to drive operational execution and on‑time customer delivery across the end‑to‑end value chain.
• Risk, performance & insight: Provide financial insight, thought leadership, and visibility of risks and opportunities, ensuring actions and mitigations are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered.
• Reporting, governance & team leadership: Own monthly and quarterly close and reporting, supervise site finance operations, manage working capital and cash governance, and ensure compliance with corporate reporting and control requirements.
• Strategic enablement & stakeholder engagement: Drive simplification and efficiency initiatives, partner with regional and global support functions, and prepare Board materials while presenting business performance, risks, and opportunities.

What do we want to know about you?

• Education & experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with experience across FP&A, operational/manufacturing finance, and controllership or statutory compliance.
• Industrial & project finance expertise: Strong experience supporting industrial projects and programmes, including long‑term contract accounting, financial management, and reporting.
• Analytical & technical capability: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a solid understanding of GAAP and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Communication & presentation: Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills, including advanced PowerPoint and stakeholder‑level presentation experience.