SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Senior Financial AnalystThis 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. The Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic financial insight by analyzing complex financial data, developing forecasts and budgets, and evaluating business performance. The role involves partnering with cross-functional leaders to support decision-making, identify risks and opportunities, and improve financial processes. The Senior Financial Analyst also mentors junior team members and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.Job Roles:Detail integrity--operates with accuracy; maintains confidentiality; ensures complianceAnalysis--demonstrates technical expertise; tracks changes based on recommendations provides timely information and reporting; practices with rigorBusiness partner--influences sustainable financial performance; translates financial reasoning and timing into the language of business leaders to ensure alignment and understanding; expedites critical spendingRelationship and communication--proactively provides information; seeks information from others and disseminates accordingly; trustworthy; minimizes surprisesPattern recognition--sees the larger picture within an area, plant or campus; provides relevant information based on modeling and intuitionData-informed influence--gives guidance but not instruction; translates detail and specificity for use in broader application and decision-making; drives proof of concept; challenges assumptions where necessaryOrganization and structure--manages time and multiple priorities well; contributes meaningfully on short notice; exercises creative problem solving within a systemCreative improvement--automates, creates models and systems to streamline work; approaches novel requests with a mindset to replicate or repeat where possibleKey Responsibilities:Lead role with shop floor cost systemAnalysis of financial and operational resultsMonthly tracking and reconciliation of AR issuesMonth-end closing and reporting, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries with other APP locationsOwnership and execution of daily reporting systemsCapital appropriation and Fixed Asset supportAnalysis of plant spending and leadership of spend management systemsData extraction and report developmentFinancial analysis and process development for special projects, as requiredProvide annual and quarterly corporate tax reportingSupport through Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as neededCompletion of Alcoa's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controlsBasic Requirements:B.S. Degree in Business from an accredited institutionMinimum of 3 years financial experience with manufacturing companiesEmployees 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:Preferred concentration in Accounting or FinanceAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsMBA a plusAbility to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral formStrong interpersonal and negotiation skillsSelf-starterExperience with querying databasesExcellent analytical skillsExperience with cost accounting