Financial Analyst - Plants 1/3

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will work in Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operations, and report to the Controller. The role supports plant financial and operational analysis, reporting, cost systems, spending management, and internal controls. The position also provides financial analysis and process development for special projects and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business from an accredited institution; the posting lists Accounting or Finance as the preferred concentration.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of financial experience with manufacturing companies.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
MBA.
Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Self-starter.
Experience querying databases.
Excellent analytical skills.
Experience with cost accounting.

Responsibilities

Lead the shop floor cost system.
Analyze financial and operational results.
Track and reconcile accounts receivable issues monthly.
Perform month-end closing and reporting, including account reconciliation and coordinating closing entries with other APP locations.
Own and execute daily reporting systems.
Provide capital appropriation and fixed asset support.
Analyze plant spending and lead spend management systems.
Extract data and develop reports.
Perform financial analysis and process development for special projects as required.
Provide annual and quarterly corporate tax reporting.
Support ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
Complete Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.