A college degree is required with an emphasis on business administration, finance, or engineering preferred. Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance incl. 2+ years Commercial Finance experience in the manufacturing industry and/ or components distribution industry. Nice to have: Experience with Hyperion, Business Objects, and SQL/ Power Query a plus. 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Overview:

Reporting into the HSS Segment Finance Team, this is a high visibility role with direct working relationships with HSS Senior Leadership, HR, Finance and Sales Teams. This Segment role will be the primary point of collaboration for tracking commercial initiatives including price capture, commercial contract negotiations, bid process reviews and related financial impacts on growth and profitability. Additionally, this role will assist in coordinating with our Segment FP&A lead and VP of HR with reporting, analyzing and supporting the productivity of our global workforce. 

Support the VP of Commercial in understanding commercial performance versus their targets.

Own the tracking, forecasting and reporting of all Segment pricing initiatives including targeted margin improvement and new business proposals.  Coordinate the monthly, quarterly and annual commercial forecasts, working closely with finance and sales leaders to combine market input and specific program / customer demand to build an accurate and actionable sales forecast.  Coordinate with Segment commercial teams and Corporate Accounting on NRE initiatives, including cost analysis and revenue recognition requirements.  Work closely with Sales Leaders to analyze customer demand, bookings, and sales across time periods, customers, markets, and location. Lead the Revenue Annual Plan preparation and development. Manage the monthly (and ad hoc) reporting of revenue and price actions (actuals and forecast).

Skills:

Strong manufacturing finance background, with experience with GAAP requirements for revenue recognition. Commercial finance experience, including working directly with Sales leaders. Strong analytical skills, with comfort in manipulating large data sets, drawing strategic insights and communicating upwards. Entrepreneurial spirit, with comfort in dealing with ambiguity and working independently. Proven discipline of reporting timeliness and accuracy. Knowledge of aerospace industry.

 

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.