Finance Analyst: On-site Analytics & Process Improvement

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

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.