Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com .

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Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton IGT is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in support of the finance function at the Hampton, VA manufacturing facility. We are seeking an individual who has a demonstrated ability to achieve results, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support the plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional who wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst partners with plant leadership and segment leaders to provide financial analytics that help drive business results in support of the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the plant. The position delivers analysis as part of finance, linking financial results to operational performance drivers. The ideal candidate for this position is resourceful, a good problem solver and organized; assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position. Successful candidate will have a strong commitment to ethics and integrity. This position reports to the IGT Plant Controller and is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Identify process issues, analyze root causes, and follow through on corrective actions needed for resolution.

• Lead spend-control activities while partnering with key departmental stakeholders to drive results.

• Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability.

• Support operational reporting, P&L projection & management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning.

• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains through automation.

• Analyze data for decision making and track performance progress.

• Support month-end closing process, including preparing journal entries, posting journal entries, and managing account reconciliations.

• Ensures completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls, including leading monthly internal control testing.

• Lead and execute other special projects as assigned by the Plant Controller, including ability to build excel models.

• Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner.

• Comply with Howmet’s financial reporting requirements.

  Expectations:

• Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet and future capabilities, influences capex based on broad business case.

• Responsive--prepared with information to help support decision making both upon request and future planning based.

• Compliant--organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits.

• Data-oriented--anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; supports interventions in ways that influence numbers.

• Involved and curious--spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions.

• Analysis--strong analytical mindset with the ability to problem solve and effectively drive improvements in the business.

• Business Partnering—effectively partner with key stakeholders, including the plant lead team in order to help drive the business forward.

• Prioritization--understand key deliverables and be able to prioritize accordingly with the ability to adapt to the fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Communication--proactively provides information about data, forecasting and financials to enable best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates appropriately.

• Organization—Strong organizational skills.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting in a manufacturing environment.

• High proficiency in MS Office software, particularly Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Hyperion, Oracle or similar systems.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

  Preferred:

• Qualified Accountant, CPA, CMA, and/or MBA.

  About Howmet Aerospace

  Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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  Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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