Senior Financial Analyst (East Coast Region)

Location: United States, various – Relocation available!

Howmet Aerospace, a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum, and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at www.howmet.com.

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately, and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Job Summary:

Howmet Engines is looking for experienced Finance Professionals!

This position will support the Plant Controllers in the direct supervision of the day-to-day general accounting functions and coordination month end closing process, and daily/weekly monthly financial reporting.  Assist in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results. Prime day-to-day responsibility will be cost accounting; monitor and report inventories, standard cost revisions and the operating budget and forecast will be key responsibilities.

This is a key role at our locations with the opportunity to have an impact on our operations and to quickly gain visibility in the Engines organization.

Note: This is a pipeline requisition for future talent needs and does not represent one specific job opening.  Your interest will be reviewed for openings based upon your background and disclosed work preference.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with General Accounting functions such as financial reporting, fixed assets management, inter-company accounting, and daily expense analysis.
• Assist with month end closing including preparing and posting of journal entries and reconcile monthly ledger accounts and help establish accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and managing Raw material, Work-in-process, and Finished goods inventory.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring standard cost for each product and monitor MRP reports like Inventory, cost absorptions and variances. Manage and analyze standard costs, BOM and routers.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly business review and Business Unit Staff meeting packages.
• Assist in financial, internal, and governmental audits to maintain compliance.
• Perform a monthly testing of internal controls including SOX controls using Audit and self-assessed tools (ASAT) to ensure compliance with corporate standards and document observations using an online portal. 
• Assist local finance team in monthly/quarterly/annually forecasting/budgeting as needed.
• Provide budget and project analysis for capital expenditure. 
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement projects to assist in identifying opportunities and implement cost-saving objectives.
• Assist on special projects for plant, division & corporate management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting field of study is required
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting
• Must have 2 years of relevant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
• 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.
• 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.

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. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.


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The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.