APTITUDES REQUIRED

• A self-starter, dedicated, results driven and focused
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Mentor and support direct reports
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines
• Ability to effectively integrate within the finance team
• Assertive approach, able to communicate at all levels and in varying situations
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Positive outlook and attitude
• Flexible and empathetic approach
• Team player
• Good working knowledge of Finance systems and Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working with the IT Team to improve relevant IT systems (automation and controls)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in similar position
• Essential: Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements
• Strong track record of leading process improvements, with tangible examples of outcomes/achievements
• Strong experience leading financial reporting
  Employees must be legally authorised (settled status) to work in the United Kingdom. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not avaialble for this position.

Non-contractual benefits that are provided by the Company:-

• Death in Service Benefit (6 x Salary)
• Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement (25 Days plus Bank Holidays) – January to December
• Employee Reward Recognition Schemes
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Programme
• WPA Cash Back Health Scheme – Bronze Category is Complimentary
• Annual Health Surveillance
• Mental Health First Aiders on Site
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Regular health initiatives including flu vaccinations
• Occupational Health Support
• Celebration Events
• Free Parking

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is intended to provide the main Finance support for the UK Metals (Glossop and Ickles) business within Howmet Engines. The role reports to the Segment Controller (Metals & Alloys) with a dotted line to the Plant Managers of Glossop and Ickles. This is a hands-on high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
As a critical member of the site management teams, the role is designed to provide financial information to the business to enable decision making. Important duties include the provision of timely and accurate management accounting information, via the preparation of daily metrics and performance reports, spend analyses, forecasts and budgets; maintaining a suitable compliance environment in line with group policies and best practice; and management of the finance team.
It is a key duty of the role to ensure that colleagues understand the management information supplied and correct actions are taken as a result.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Produce the month end accounts through to completion in line with HES reporting deadlines
• Review accounts against plan/ forecast, explaining any variances
• Reconcile the accounts in line with HES ASAT requirements
• Ownership of the daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting processes
• Check book control and reporting versus plan/forecast
• Sales and margin analysis as required
• Continuous Improvement and audit of internal procedures
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks as required by the Segment Controller
• Ownership of financial transactions, forecasts and plans
• Present data to management as and when required
• Other local (UK) compliance responsibilities e.g. VAT reporting
• Key contact point and responsibility for internal and external audits
• Cost accounting
• Management of inventory
• Review of production variances
• Capital Equipment requests and ownership of the associated accounts
• Review of systems and analysis of risk
• Maintaining records and preparing management information, including MBR packs, Forecast Review Packs and Budgetary information
  Note: This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job. It does not form part of the contract of employment.