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Howmet Aerospace Inc. Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - 300001517635955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - 300001517635955
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) derives business insights by conducting financial and strategic analysis to help inform the decisions of executive management. This role is primarily focused on corporate including Resource Units (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Other Corporate Functions) Budgeting, Forecasting and Actual Performance.
Major activities/Key challenges * Develop annual plan and monthly forecasts for corporate expenses, chargebacks to Business Segments, and manage Corporate Operating Expense (Gross and Net), Capital Expense and Cash Flow impacts. * Review monthly actual, forecast and plan performance; understand deviations from both forecast, plan and prior year to provide insights to senior management. * Prepare quarterly financial reports in support of the earnings release process as well as 10-Q and 10-K filings. * Manage critical source files and processes for efficient and accurate data collection and reporting including business driver models. * Develop a network of contacts across Corporate and Resource Units to facilitate efficient data gathering. * Collaborate on ad hoc and recurring financial analysis. * Derive business insights from financial analysis and synthesize into high impact, targeted recommendations and presentations for senior management review and decision making.
Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education * Excellent accounting, financial analytics and quantitative skills * Understanding of financial statements (income, balance sheet and cash flow statements) * Developing financial models and forecasts that connect underlying business drivers to financial outcomes * Critical thinker that shows resourcefulness in gathering data, and is a self-directed problem solver * Conducts high-quality, detailed, accurate and well-documented quantitative and qualitative analysis including an ability to flesh out detail and clarify understanding of assigned work * Experienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle General Ledger, and Hyperion Planning applications * Collaborates well with senior leaders; Desire to build a strong understanding of the business * Strong communication and presentation development skills * Takes initiative to make process improvements and standardize processes * 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.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree business, economics, finance, accounting or a related major or equivalent professional experience is required * Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or other quantitative function * Minimum of 5-7 years of experience developing forecasts and analyzing financial statements
Preferred Qualifications: * Masters of Business Administration (MBA) * Experience with Oracle General Ledger and source systems * Experience with Hyperion Planning application * Experience with financial modeling using Excel * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership
Base salary range: $125 - 150k/year approximation (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.
