Senior Director Operational Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Advanced Alloys & Solutions [...]

ATI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI seeks a Senior Director, Operational FP&A to lead forecasting, budgeting and capital analysis across the AA&S manufacturing portfolio. This highly visible finance leader partners with operations, commercial teams, supply chain, and executives to standardize processes and drive profitability and efficiency.

The role requires a track record in FP&A within manufacturing and strong leadership capabilities. The preferred location is Pittsburgh, PA, with Dallas travel up to 50–60% in year one;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A, operational and strategic finance in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational forecasting, annual and long-range planning.
• Drive capital investment analysis and working capital optimization.
• Develop financial models and reports to support executive decisions.
• Standardize financial processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations, commercial, supply chain and finance leadership.
• Mentor finance teams and align objectives with company goals.
• Prepare and present financial analyses for leadership reviews.

Skills

FP&A

Operational Finance

Strategic Finance

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA preferred

Job description

ATI is a global leader in specialty materials and advanced manufacturing solutions serving the aerospace & defense, energy, medical, and industrial markets. With more than a century of innovation and a strategic focus on becoming the aerospace and defense materials leader, ATI's differentiated products help customers operate in the world's most demanding environments.

Advanced Alloys & Solutions (AA&S) is generating approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue. The segment is comprised of Specialty Alloys & Components (SA&C) & Specialty Rolled Products (SRP).

ATI is seeking a Senior Director, Operational Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting to the Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, to serve as a strategic finance leader supporting the AA&S business segment. This highly visible role partners closely with business unit finance leaders and operational leadership to improve financial performance, enhance decision-making, and drive operational excellence across a complex manufacturing portfolio.

The Senior Director will lead operational forecasting, annual and long-range planning, capital investment analysis, working capital optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives across the AA&S segment. The successful candidate will combine deep operational finance expertise with strong business partnership skills to influence executive leaders, standardize financial processes, identify opportunities, and improve business performance.

This position works extensively with manufacturing operations, commercial teams, supply chain, and finance leadership to evaluate financial results, assess operational performance, support strategic investments, and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The preferred location for this role is Pittsburgh, PA. Secondary consideration for ATI's Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, Texas will be considered, however, it would require travel up to 50-60% during the first year to build relationships and gain a deep understanding of operations across the AA&S manufacturing network, with travel expected to decrease thereafter.

We would be open to candidates sitting out of one of our other sites, with similar travel requirements. (Milwaukee, Charlotte, or Oregon).

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 60% throughout ATI's Advanced Alloys & Solutions (AA&S) manufacturing operations during the first year to develop a deep understanding of plant operations, build relationships with business leaders, and drive operational and financial performance. Travel is expected to decrease to approximately 40% in subsequent years.
• Leverage internal and external information to analyze financial results, understand key deliverables, and identify risks and opportunities that are critical to the success of ATI
• Review significant growth and cost reduction initiatives including capital projects, long-term agreements, and cost reductions
• Perform monthly and quarterly income and cash projections
• Develop and review presentations for business leaders
• Ensure delivery of financial commitments, drive standardization initiatives, and assist with streamlining financial reporting processes
• Perform Capital expenditure analysis reviews
• Oversee the preparation of detailed financial analysis and reports to support business units and executive decision-making
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, while continuously improving processes and systems
• Lead or participate in ad-hoc analysis on business performance or special projects
• Consolidation of annual and five-year strategic business plans for focused business units
• Implement change management and continuous improvement across the finance organization
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations ensuring alignment with broader company goals
• Mentor and influence business unit finance teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while promoting professional growth and development of team members through training, feedback, and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business, MBA preferred
• 10+ years progressive working experience with a combination of FP&A, operational finance, and strategic finance in a mid to large manufacturing environment

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

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