ResponsibilitiesHowmet Aerospace is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Finance team in Hampton, Virginia.
The Financial Analyst will support the day-to-day financial and accounting activities of our manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on capital expenditure management, fixed asset accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, and compliance.
This position will work closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to monitor capital projects, maintain accurate financial records, strengthen internal controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of processes and develop a deeper understanding of manufacturing operations.
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Capital Expenditure Management: Monitor capital projects, track spending against approved budgets, review project status and timelines, and ensure compliance with capital expenditure policies and approval requirements.
- Capital Project Accounting: Maintain and reconcile construction work in progress (CWIP), partner with project managers to identify assets placed in service, and coordinate timely capitalization and project closeout.
- Fixed Asset Accounting: Support fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, and reconciliations; maintain accurate asset records and assist with periodic fixed asset inventories and physical verifications.
- Capital Compliance & Internal Controls: Review capital expenditures for compliance with company policies, approval limits, and accounting requirements. Identify potential risks, investigate discrepancies, and follow through on corrective actions.
- Inventory Accounting & Controls: Support inventory reconciliations, physical inventory activities, cycle counts, and analysis of inventory adjustments and discrepancies.
- Month-End Closing & Reporting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Financial & Operational Analysis: Analyze financial transactions, spending trends, and operational results to identify variances, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Spend Management: Monitor plant spending, review open purchase orders and commitments, and partner with departments to ensure accurate expense recognition and financial reporting.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and project managers to