Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

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About the role:

Alcoa Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Business Performance & Analysis team. This role will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, at the Company’s corporate headquarters. This is a global role, enabling the candidate to further develop their understanding of Alcoa’s global business and expand their network of the Company’s business leaders across the world. Key customers and collaborators for this role include Commercial and Operations leaders, External Reporting and Investor Relations teams, and the Company’s Executive Team.

This position is responsible for leading a team of finance professionals who provide critical analysis on Alumina and Aluminum business segment results, as well as consolidated analysis on the total Alcoa Enterprise. This role covers monthly closing and forecast analysis, quarterly external reporting support, and annual planning coordination. This role is responsible for understanding the underlying details of the business results, while being able to communicate the story behind the numbers.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Major activities of this position include:

• Lead a team to conduct in-depth financial analysis on the Alumina and Aluminum segments, providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance.
• Own and manage the process of preparing and presenting consolidated financial forecast and closing reports for the total Alcoa Enterprise
• Responsible for maintaining strong communication with Regional Finance and Operations leaders to ensure consistent messaging to the Executive Management team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute financial planning and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, identifying trends and variances to support strategic decision-making.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including the development of financial targets, assumptions, and timelines.
• Lead financial support for strategic initiatives, including M&A, capital projects, portfolio actions, and cost reduction programs.
• Assist in the preparation of external reports and investor presentations.
• Lead and develop junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

What you can bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in a finance role, with some exposure to financial planning and analysis.
• Experience as team leader, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable insights.
• Executive level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off:  15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

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