BS in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting
Minimum of 5 years related financial/controllership work experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
MBA, CMA, and/or CPA qualifications are preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and cost accounting skills
Responsibilities
Act as a business partner to the Plant Manager in directing the finance function
Identify key levers for business improvement and lead implementation efforts
Set targeted goals for performance measures such as quality, productivity, and profitability
Forecast, plan, and analyze business results
Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements
Coordinate capital appropriation processes and post-project reviews
Supervise department employees
Benefits
Opportunity to develop talent and contribute to a talent factory strategy
Engagement in organizational performance improvement
Involvement in key financial decision-making processes
Networking and collaboration with senior management
Opportunity for personal and professional growth within the company
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Job Roles
Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet and future capabilities, influences cap-ex based on broad business case
Responsive expertise--prepared with information to help guide decision making both upon request and future planning based
Compliance--organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits
Data-oriented--anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; intervenes in ways that influence numbers
Involved and curious--spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions
Analysis--reviews decisions and data ex post facto to glean increased understanding; incorporates learning into future decision-making
Accountability--compares business case to actual performance and collaborates with other leaders to ensure success of investments
Interpretation and translation--able to tell a story with the data; brings life to the numbers through observation and familiarity with the business
Prioritization--understands market and organizational conditions and prioritizes efforts accordingly; manages tension between revenue and costs, etc.
Communication-proactively provides information about data, forecasting and financials to enable best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates accordingly as a conduit or hub
Coach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance
Job Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to the Plant Manager, directing the finance function at a manufacturing facility. This position reports to the Plant Manager with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit. Key responsibilities include: direct the operation of Information Systems, Procurement and Accounting to provide adequate manufacturing systems, with additional responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
Deploying business unit initiatives
Forecasting, planning and analyzing business results
Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements
Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
Ensuring completion of Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
Supervising department employees
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
BS in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years related financial/controllership work experience.
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
Experience working in a manufacturing environment in finance field
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
MBA, CMA and/or CPA
Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual revenues.
High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking and developing/executing data queries.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational skills in relation to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high pressure/high intensity environment.
Strong cost accounting skills - Multi level Routing and Bill of material Cost Accounting Experience.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in engineered metal products. The company provides aerospace components, such as jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace has a strong focus on research and development, and has been awarded numerous patents for its innovative products and processes. The company has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Howmet Aerospace was formerly known as Arconic Inc. and changed its name to Howmet Aerospace Inc. in April 2020.
