Financial Analyst, Finance Leadership Development Rotational Program

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

In Alcoa Corporation’s Finance Leadership Development Rotational Program, you’ll have the opportunity to work and learn at one of the world’s most respected companies including being named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index . Alcoa is a global organization that offers diverse opportunities, exciting challenges and the chance to apply your skills within a world-class finance organization. 

In August of each year, the new financial analysts begin their work rotating through four challenging assignments (six months each) in Alcoa’s Finance organization.  The rotations give the analysts first-hand exposure to Alcoa’s business processes and values.  The program also emphasizes professional development with formal and informal feedback, and exposure to executives throughout the rotation.  The rotational assignments are based at Alcoa’s corporate center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

At the end of the two-year program, the analysts will ideally be placed as an analyst in one of our Resource Units or at one of Alcoa’s production locations.  The program is designed to develop the analysts to take the next step in their finance careers, and ultimately, in their careers as Alcoa business leaders.

Key responsibilities within the four rotational assignments include:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and analyze financial reporting used by Alcoa’s senior business leaders

• Support business planning and forecasting decisions across Alcoa’s operations

• Analyze performance against key financial metrics

• Partner with plant finance teams to analyze operating results and variances and identify business challenges and opportunities.

Financial Accounting

• Contribute to the monthly close and external financial reporting processes

• Evaluate how emerging accounting requirements affect the business

• Collaborate with team members to develop new or improved accounting policies or procedures

• Communicate the financial implications of accounting and business matters to plant and legal-entity leaders.

Internal Audit

• Evaluate Alcoa’s business processes, internal controls, and management systems

• Assess processes and controls at corporate and operating locations

• Support evaluations of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities to business leaders

Treasury/Investor Relations

• Build experience across Treasury activities, which may include cash management, corporate finance, insurance risk management, and digital treasury

• Analyze financial information and contribute to projects supporting liquidity, capital structure, risk management, and investor communications

• Partner with Treasury and Investor Relations professionals on high-priority initiatives

 Your education is just beginning!  Beyond challenging work assignments, we’ll help you learn through:

• Corporate and finance-specific training

• Orientations to place your knowledge in the context of Alcoa’s businesses   

• Program mentors who will share years of experience and help you to choose the best path for your interests

What you can bring to the role:

• A Bachelor's degree in business – Accounting or Finance majors preferred

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with a major GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Courses in basic accounting completed with at least a "B" average

• A graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• A desire to grow your career within Alcoa

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• A collaborative mindset and an ability to work on team

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)

• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance

• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working

• Paid time off:  15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.