Finance Analyst

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Exeter seeks a strong Financial Analyst to join the UK finance team. You will support month-end close, VAT compliance, and statutory reporting for Exeter sites, reporting to the Location and UK Country Controller.

The role requires part-qualified accounting, 3+ years in manufacturing, and solid Excel and Oracle experience. You will partner with plant operations, drive process improvements, and assist audits and HMRC requests under strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified Accountant.
• 3+ years relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
• Some experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Previous experience in dealing with audit requests.
• Understands data, executes, and implements plans.
• Assertive approach, able to communicate at all levels and in varying situations.
• A self-starter, dedicated, results driven and focused.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively integrate within the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing activities for the Exeter site to Howmet Aerospace deadlines (1-day close).
• VAT compliance and monthly close procedures for semi active/non-trading entities located across the UK.
• Value-add analysis of financial and operational results for senior business leaders.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, VAT and other statutory returns.
• Help co-ordinate audit and tax compliance.
• Complete Internal Control requirements and define remediating action plans, where appropriate.
• Assist with various management reporting and analysis around profitability by part, price, inventory, and more.
• Identify, lead and implement process improvement and automation initiatives for Exeter.
• Business Partner with the plant operations teams and exposure to site leadership team on a regular basis.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

Part-Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Job description

• Locations Alcoa Europe, Exeter, DEV, EX2 7LG, GB (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/24/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time

Responsibilities

We are seeking a strong Financial Analyst with high energy and drive to join our team.

This position will provide Finance support to the Exeter Castings and Exeter Alloy Plants within Howmet Engines, as well as perform UK Statutory duties for semi active/non-trading entities across the UK . The role reports to the Location and UK Country Controller.

The role will:

Support month-end closing activities for the Exeter site to Howmet Aerospace deadlines (1-day close).

VAT compliance and monthly close procedures for semi active/non-trading entities located across the UK.

Value-add analysis of financial and operational results for senior business leaders.

Prepare monthly account reconciliations, VAT and other statutory returns.

Help co-ordinate audit and tax compliance.

Complete Internal Control requirements and define remediating action plans, where appropriate.

• Assist with various management reporting and analysis around topics such as profitability by part, price, inventory, and more.

Identify, lead and implement process improvement and automation initiatives for Exeter.

Business Partner with the plant operations teams and exposure to site leadership team on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Part-Qualified Accountant.

3 years+ relevant experience.

Good working knowledge of accounting systems & Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.

Some experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Previous experience in dealing with audit requests.

Understands data, executes, and implements plans.

Assertive approach, able to communicate at all levels and in varying situations

A self-starter, dedicated, results driven and focused.

Strong organizational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.

Ability to effectively integrate within the finance team.

Positive outlook and attitude.

Flexible and empathetic approach.

• Team player.

Experience in Oracle.

Work knowledge/exposure to Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements.

• Previous experience of Corporate Tax issues / VAT / dealing with HMRC and external auditors.