Senior Financial Analyst

Howmet Aerospace•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

1d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Responsibilities SUMMARY The primary responsibility of this position will provide key financial support to the plant including annual budget, monthly forecast, weekly flash, month-end close, monthly financial reporting, ad-hoc business financial analysis, internal control testing and compliance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Prepare monthly financial forecasts, weekly forecast updates, financial and operational results analysis, monthly account reconciliation, and inventory analysis. Perform Howmet Self-Assessment audits as well as ensuring SOX compliance. Reviews, analyzes, and reports monthly manufacturing variances and plant expenses that can significantly impact job costing such as raw material alloy purchases, alloy inventory, and cost of production labor, outplant, qualification and development, research and development and other indirect costs. Cross functional development of departmental budgets including reviews, analysis & periodic reporting of key metrics. Assists internal and external auditors on facility audits. Assist in providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. Assist in providing actual financial results and performance measures to corporate office on monthly basis. Prepare and post Journal entries Perform monthly account reconciliation is needed Other accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution.
Formal training and experience in financial accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
Minimum 2 years of experience in an accounting role.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.
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.
Strong analytical and evaluative skills
Developed written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills as this team member will interact frequently with personnel outside of accounting and finance department.
Strong decision-making skills: incumbent needs to analyze and synthesize data, and be able to make decisions without having complete information
Expert user of Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epicor, Oracle, and Hyperion a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial forecasts, weekly forecast updates, financial and operational results analysis, monthly account reconciliation, and inventory analysis.
Perform Howmet Self-Assessment audits as well as ensuring SOX compliance.
Reviews, analyzes, and reports monthly manufacturing variances and plant expenses that can significantly impact job costing such as raw material alloy purchases, alloy inventory, and cost of production labor, outplant, qualification and development, research and development and other indirect costs.
Cross functional development of departmental budgets including reviews, analysis & periodic reporting of key metrics.
Assists internal and external auditors on facility audits.
Assist in providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Assist in providing actual financial results and performance measures to corporate office on monthly basis.
Prepare and post Journal entries
Perform monthly account reconciliation is needed
Other accounting tasks as needed.