Finance Analyst

Howmet Aerospace; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a finance analyst to support the sales forecast process and month-end activities. The successful candidate will take ownership of analytical tasks, improve reporting systems, and collaborate with operational teams while adhering to control environments. Prior experience in finance and keyboard skills like Excel are essential for this role, along with great attention to detail and the ability to manage data sets effectively.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths required.
• Experience in a finance environment expected.
• Intermediate Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the sales forecast process.
• Support month-end transactional activities focusing on inventory.
• Analyze and manipulate large data sets.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Data analysis

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Business or IT degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Analysis of production variances & purchase price variances

Support the business in improving systems, creating reports, and forecasting risks & opportunities. Play a critical role in supporting month-end transactional activity, with a focus on inventory.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the sales forecast process
• Analysis of production variances & purchase price variances
• Support system improvements, report creation, and risk & opportunity forecasting
• Support month-end transactional activities, focusing on inventory

Main Duties, Objectives, and Responsibilities

• Analyze and manipulate large data sets
• Prepare sales forecasts and track KPIs and variances
• Develop business reports for management, including ad-hoc requests
• Analyze margins and variances, coordinating with stakeholders for resolution
• Assist in automating periodic reports to reduce workload
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand variance causes
• Innovate to improve processes and reporting
• Provide front-line customer support when needed
• Ensure segregation of duties and strong control environment
• Manage inventory activities, including investigations and stock takes
• Support month-end inventory processes

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience in a finance environment
• Intermediate Excel skills

Desirable

• Business or IT degree
• Knowledge of SAP

Experience

• Manipulating and analyzing large data sets
• Working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Manufacturing experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and databases

Behavioral & Evaluation Skills

• Motivated and eager to learn
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude
• Team player
• Innovative and solution-oriented
• Ownership and responsibility
• Relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused and proactive

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility for additional hours
• Ability to adapt and drive change
• Reasonable adjustments if needed

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides advanced engineered solutions for aerospace and transportation. With $7.4 billion in revenue in 2024, our products support fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing positively to the world. Learn more at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow us on social media to stay updated.