Howmet Looking for Financial Analyst at La Porte, IN  Full Time

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Financial Analyst will be to support the Plant Controller in the execution 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 expense processing; monitor and report inventories, standard cost revisions and the operating budget will be key responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Maintain & Administer Site’s Fixed Assets and Capital Plan
* Internal and External reporting requirements
* Summarize findings and help to develop recommendations
* Improve upon existing business processes, if necessary
* Develop various tools to enhance productivity within the department; this could require creating spreadsheets or databases

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Investigate standard variances
* Perform manufacturing analysis
* Assist in calculating and planning cost reduction initiatives
* Assist and oversee the General Accounting and Cost Accounting functions such as product costing, daily variance analysis, capital management and financial reporting.
* Assist in the preparation of the monthly business review package.
* Review/perform account reconciliations.
* Participate/back-up for daily reporting, daily checkbook and OT review.
* Assist/participate in physical inventories of product inventory and fixed asset inventory.
* Business unit/corporate requests.
* Assist in monthly finance close.
* Support management financial requests for information through detail analysis and reporting.
* Assist controller in forecasting/ budgeting as needed.
* Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.
* Comply with all EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions.
* Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:
* A Bachelor’s degree, or (5) years related experience in business process modeling or database design. A combination of appropriate education and experience is also acceptable.

Skills and Abilities:
* Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyze information, and make recommendations based on that analysis.
* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Detail oriented

Experience:
* Experience using Windows-based applications including Word, Excel, and Access. PowerPoint and Project experience IS useful, but not mandatory.
* Experience developing systematic and manual operations procedures.

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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Howmet offers a generous 401k retirement plan, medical insurance, and free access to additional resource such as our Employee Assistance Program’s: counseling, legal consulting, childcare, convenience services, and more.

Our Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments that leverage the diversity of backgrounds, experience and thought within our organization.