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), 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:

Working at the Cleveland Aerospace Forgings facility and 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 to help the leadership team meet financial targets. Examples include but are not limited to the following:

• Reporting the P&L Statement, and tracking monthly Financial Projections to track actuals against the forecast. Ownership of daily checkbook spend tracking.
• Monitoring and analyzing labor and indirect spend levels.
• Supporting the monthly closing process, journal entries, account reconciliations, & information requests.
• Oversight of Vendor POs, AP invoices, problem resolution, to ensure accurate spend & accruals in the books.
• Supporting the completion of the annual physical inventory of metal and regular inventory of fixed assets
• Assist shared services in AR cash collections monitoring, forecast, projections, aging balances, and accuracy.
• Performing location self-assessment for compliance in the Financial and Business processes.
• 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.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, with comfort in manipulating large data sets, drawing strategic insights and communicating upwards.
• Good problem solving skills and willingness to find root cause and recommend solutions.
• Team player but ability to work independently.
• Proven discipline of reporting timeliness and accuracy.
• Willingness to work in office 5 days a week

• A college degree is required with an emphasis on business administration, finance, or economics.
• Minimum 1 year 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.
• Manufacturing finance & accounting background is a plus.
• 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

Let Your Career Take Flight at Howmet Aerospace!

We recognize and reward our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package. This position offers:

• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment
• 5% Annual Target Performance Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 6% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 9% annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)

Joining our team means being part of a workplace that prioritizes professional development, collaboration, and a supportive culture designed to help you thrive.

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.