Finance Training Program

Howmet; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in California offers a Finance Training Program (FTP) designed to develop candidates into well-rounded financial professionals.

The 18-month rotation exposes participants to multiple plant environments, financial systems, and organizational levels, reporting to the facility Controller. The program requires geographic mobility across Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana, CA, with broad exposure to forecasting, analysis, and cost-management activities to prepare for progressive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration or related field.
• ITAR requires U.S. person status and visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and weekly updates.
• Analyze financial and operational results.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for senior management.
• Month-end closing and entries coordination with other locations.
• Capital appropriation support and spend management analysis.
• Lead cost savings reporting and performance tracking.
• Ensure SOX internal controls compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Self-starter

Cost accounting

Database querying

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases (SQL)

Job description

Job Information

• 11711 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730, US (On-site)
• 10685 Beech Ave, Fontana, CA, 92337, US (On-site)
• Full time
• Export-Controlled Data: This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
• Currency Code: US Dollar

Responsibilities

Howmet Engine Systems is looking for a candidate for our Finance Training Program (FTP).

The FTP participant will have exposure to several plant environments. The program will develop candidates into well-rounded financial professionals ready to progress into increasingly challenging assignments. The FTP is a flexible program which provides broad exposure to a number of company operations, financial and management systems, organizational levels and problem-solving approaches. This position will report to the Controller of one of our manufacturing facilities.

This is an 18-month rotational program, and candidates must be geographically mobile throughout the program. This position is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Fontana, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and weekly forecast updates
• Analysis of financial and operational results
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior management
• Month-end closing and reporting, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries with other Howmet locations
• Capital appropriation support
• Analysis of plant spending and leadership of spend management systems
• Tracking execution of cost savings projects and coordinating reporting in cost savings system
• Financial analysis and process development for special projects, as required
• Completion of Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited university
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.
• Employees 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

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Self-starter
• Experience with querying databases
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience with cost accounting

Salary: $80,000/yr

About Us

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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