Job Description
Job Info
- Job Identification
114873
- Job Category
Finance
- Posting Date
10/22/2025, 06:29 PM
- Locations
1110 East Lincoln Way, Laporte, IN, 46350-3954, US
- Job Schedule
Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability?
None
- 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
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Responsibilities
Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.
The role of the Financial Analyst will be to support the Plant Controller in the execution of the day-to-day general accounting functions and coordination month end closing process, and daily/weekly monthly financial reporting. Assist in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results. Prime day-to-day responsibility will be expense processing; monitor and report inventories, standard cost revisions and the operating budget will be key responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Analyze Manufacturing Inventory Cost.
- Maintain Payroll & Fringe expenses and Labor Standards.
- Maintain & Administer Site's Fixed Assets and Capital Plan.
- Internal and External reporting requirements.
- Conduct research, including in-person interviews, observation, process mapping, and surveys.
- Summarize findings and help to develop recommendations.
- Improve upon existing business processes, if necessary.
- Develop various tools to enhance productivity within the department; this could require creating spreadsheets or databases.
- Prepare user documentation and carry out user training associated with application usage, and associated business processes/practices.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Investigate standard variances.
- Perform manufacturing analysis.
- Assist in calculating and planning cost reduction initiatives.
- Assist and oversee the General Accounting and Cost Accounting functions such as product costing, daily variance analysis, capital management and financial reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly business review package.
- Review/perform account reconciliations.
- Participate/back-up for daily reporting, daily checkbook and OT review.
- Assist/participate in physical inventories of product inventory and fixed asset inventory.
- Business unit/corporate requests.
- Assist in monthly finance close.
- Support management financial requests for information through detail analysis and reporting.
- Assist controller in forecasting/ budgeting as needed. Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.
- Comply with all EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions.
- Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor.
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Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree, or (3) years related experience in business process modeling or database design. A combination of appropriate education and experience is also acceptable.
- 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:
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze information and make recommendations based on that analysis.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented.
- Experience using Windows-based applications including Word, Excel, and Access. PowerPoint and Project experience IS useful, but not mandatory.
- Experience developing systematic and manual operations procedures.
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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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at 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.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
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