Financial Analyst

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join its Finance team in Hampton, Virginia. The Financial Analyst supports day-to-day financial and accounting activities for manufacturing operations, focusing on capital expenditure management, fixed asset accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, and compliance. The position works with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, project managers, and other teams to monitor capital projects, maintain accurate records, strengthen internal controls, and support continuous improvement. The role also supports additional accounting activities, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Must provide original documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility in the U.S.
Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant's ability to lawfully attain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field, including relevant internship experience.
Previous exposure to manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, capital expenditures, or fixed asset management.
Familiarity with general accounting principles, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar reporting and automation tools.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Ability to investigate discrepancies, ask thoughtful questions, and recommend solutions.
Interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Monitor capital projects, track spending against approved budgets, review project status and timelines, and ensure compliance with capital expenditure policies and approval requirements.
Maintain and reconcile construction work in progress (CWIP), identify assets placed in service with project managers, and coordinate timely capitalization and project closeout.
Support fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, and reconciliations; maintain accurate asset records and assist with periodic fixed asset inventories and physical verifications.
Review capital expenditures for compliance with company policies, approval limits, and accounting requirements; identify risks, investigate discrepancies, and follow through on corrective actions.
Support inventory reconciliations, physical inventory activities, cycle counts, and analysis of inventory adjustments and discrepancies.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for accurate and timely financial reporting.
Analyze financial transactions, spending trends, and operational results to identify variances, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor plant spending and open purchase orders and commitments, and work with departments to ensure accurate expense recognition and reporting.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and project managers to understand business activities, resolve financial issues, and support decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and use automation and data analytics.
Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, internal and external audits, and maintenance of appropriate financial documentation.
Support additional accounting activities, reporting, and special projects as needed.