Financial Analyst

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Financial Analyst in our Simi Valley, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Essential Functions:

The Financial Analyst position supports a wide variety of activities at the location including primary or backup responsibilities for financial analysis, variance analysis, inventory, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, timekeeping, payroll, receivables, collections, and performance reporting. The role will also assist in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform financial analysis and summarize results in a meaningful matter.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Prepare, process, review, and distribute a variety of daily / weekly / monthly reports such overtime, sales/invoicing, orders/backlog, inventory, payroll, receivables, and indirect spending.
• Month-end closing and reporting, including coordination of closing entries, account reconciliation and operating review presentations.
• Completion of Howmet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.
• Support the preparation and processing of time and attendance files as required.
• Support margin improvement and cash flow enhancement initiatives.
• Drive automation, standardization and streamlining of the financial reporting processes.
• Reconcile general ledger / Payroll / Inventory accounts monthly as required.
• Prepare weekly / monthly financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Produce or assist in producing accurate and timely internal/external financial reporting including reports to Corporate, Business Unit and Governmental agencies.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and a variety of other support functions.
• Maintain required financial records in an accurate and timely manner as applicable.
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned or requested.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Business Administration major emphasis in Accounting or Finance or BS in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 year of related experience in Finance or Accounting.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills
• Audit Experience
• Experience with cost accounting (CMA or CPA helpful)
• Financial experience working with manufacturing companies.
• Proficient with computer systems and programs (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, querying databases, ERP systems. etc.)

Essential Functions:

The Financial Analyst position supports a wide variety of activities at the location including primary or backup responsibilities for financial analysis, variance analysis, inventory, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, timekeeping, payroll, receivables, collections, and performance reporting. The role will also assist in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform financial analysis and summarize results in a meaningful matter.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Prepare, process, review, and distribute a variety of daily / weekly / monthly reports such overtime, sales/invoicing, orders/backlog, inventory, payroll, receivables, and indirect spending.
• Month-end closing and reporting, including coordination of closing entries, account reconciliation and operating review presentations.
• Completion of Howmet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.
• Support the preparation and processing of time and attendance files as required.
• Support margin improvement and cash flow enhancement initiatives.
• Drive automation, standardization and streamlining of the financial reporting processes.
• Reconcile general ledger / Payroll / Inventory accounts monthly as required.
• Prepare weekly / monthly financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Produce or assist in producing accurate and timely internal/external financial reporting including reports to Corporate, Business Unit and Governmental agencies.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and a variety of other support functions.
• Maintain required financial records in an accurate and timely manner as applicable.
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned or requested.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Business Administration major emphasis in Accounting or Finance or BS in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 year of related experience in Finance or Accounting.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Audit Experience
• Experience with cost accounting (CMA or CPA helpful)
• Financial experience working with manufacturing companies.
• Proficient with computer systems and programs (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, querying databases, ERP systems. etc.)