Senior Financial Analyst

Up to $45 • Contract • Professional

Pittsburgh, PA

Branch: Enterprise Delivery P

Job ID: 25-27530

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: (Onsite Mon/Wed/Thurs; Remote Tues/Fri)
Schedule: 1st Shift, 8:00am–5:00pm (M–F; some overtime required)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Interviews: 1st round virtual, 2nd round in-person

Company Overview

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. We specialize in jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels for commercial transportation. Our mission is to support the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team leads company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and analytics, working closely with the C-Suite, Investor Relations, and business segments to provide strategic financial insights.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, FP&A will support consolidated financial reporting and administration of critical financial forecasting systems, with an emphasis on Hyperion Planning administration. This role delivers accurate and timely forecasting and reporting, while deriving business insights to guide executive management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Own administration of the Hyperion Planning environment, including system maintenance, data integrity, and user training.
Participate in the strategic direction, management, and improvement of FP&A systems and processes.
Manage critical source files and business driver models to ensure efficient, accurate reporting.
Review monthly actuals, forecasts, and plan performance; analyze variances and provide insights to senior leadership.
Prepare quarterly financial reports supporting earnings releases, 10-Q, and 10-K filings.
Derive business insights from financial/strategic analysis and synthesize recommendations for senior management.
Analyze markets, products, customer revenue, and profitability to recommend actions that drive results.
Support capital investment budgeting and approval processes.
Collaborate cross-functionally to gather financial data, improve processes, and ensure standardization.
Conduct competitor and external benchmarking analysis.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
7 years of experience in finance, strategy, consulting, or other quantitative roles.
7 years of experience analyzing financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
Strong experience with Hyperion Planning (administration required).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Excellent financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage processes under tight deadlines.