Financial Analyst

This position will be in our Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operations.  We are seeking a strong Financial Analyst with high energy and drive.  This position will report to the Controller. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead role with shop floor cost system.
• Analysis of financial and operational results.
• Monthly tracking and reconciliation of AR issues.
• Month-end closing and reporting, including account reconciliation and coordination of closing entries with other APP locations.
• Ownership and execution of daily reporting systems.
• Capital appropriation and Fixed Asset support.
• Analysis of plant spending and leadership of spend management systems.
• Data extraction and report development.
• Financial analysis and process development for special projects, as required.
• Provide annual and quarterly corporate tax reporting.
• Support through Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Completion of Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Business, preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years financial experience with manufacturing companies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• MBA a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter.
• Experience with querying databases.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with cost accounting.