Financial Analyst

Howmet Structures Systems (HSS) is seeking a Financial Analyst in the Cleveland area. HSS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

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. The Company's sales for 2024 approximated $7.4 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels.

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression and community engagement activities.

Overview:

Reporting into the Cleveland Structures Plant Controller, this is a high visibility role with direct working relationships with Plant Senior Leadership, HR, & Operations. This role will be responsible for driving accurate financial projections, results, internal controls, and providing meaningful analysis help the leadership team meet financial targets. Examples include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in performing internal auditing for the Financial and Business processes within the plant.
• Providing general accounting support for Cleveland Operations by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place, Corporate Policies are followed, account reconciliations are completed, and aged items are monitored until resolution.
• Supporting the monthly closing process, journal entries, account reconciliations, & information requests.
• Supporting the completion of the physical inventory of metal and fixed assets per corporate requirement.
• Reporting the P&L Statement,& tracking monthly Financial Projections to track actuals against the forecast. Ownership of daily checkbook spend tracking.
• Monitoring spending levels and providing appropriate feedback to leadership team.
• Oversight of Vendor PO, invoice, problem resolution, to ensure accurate spend & accrual projections.
• Own AR cash collections monitoring, forecast, projections, aging balances, and accuracy.
• Analyze, Develop, and drive action plans to reduce Aging WIP, RM, and Finished Goods Inventory reporting to site management team.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Manufacturing finance & accounting background, with experience with GAAP requirements for revenue recognition.
• Experience working with site leadership, presenting information & results.
• Strong analytical skills, with comfort in manipulating large data sets, drawing strategic insights and communicating upwards.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with comfort in dealing with ambiguity and working independently

• A college degree is required with an emphasis on business administration, finance, or economics preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Finance or accounting in the manufacturing industry and/ or components distribution industry.
• Technology Skills - Accounting and Finance software: Hyperion, Oracle E-Business Suite; Spreadsheet software: Advanced Microsoft Excel Ability.
• Employees 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items