What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) position at Howmet?

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

Howmet's Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team leads company-wide financial planning, forecasting and analytics. To effectively complete our mission, we :

Drive financial planning and forecasting processes including management reviews
Consolidate and report performance for business segments including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows
Develop external financial presentations working closely with C-Suite and Investor Relations
Create insights into Howmet's businesses, markets, competitors, and customers through fact-based financial analysis
Oversee capital investment budgeting and approval processes
Control corporate resource unit's budgets and allocations

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.

Qualifications

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).

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report . Follow : LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

Job Info

Job Identification 112010

Job Category Finance

Posting Date 02 / 09 / 2025, 06 : 58 PM

Locations

201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, US

Job Schedule Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability? Partially Remote

LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-MC1

Export-Controlled Data No

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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