Responsibilities Working Hours Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday inclusive (office based). The postholder is required to work such hours as are necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the role. Main Purpose of Job This position is intended to provide financial support for the Metals (Glossop and Ickles) businesses within Howmet Aerospace. The role reports to the Controller of the facilities. Key Tasks and Accountabilities The job description outlines the duties and responsibilities that an employee is expected to undertake and provide the framework against which their performance may be reviewed. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties and other duties can be allocated as required to meet the needs of the business The provision of timely and accurate management accounting information such as daily sales. Detailed analysis and understanding of costs, including driving cost reduction initiatives across the business. Working with location teams to drive efficiencies in business data collection and usage. Identifying opportunities for improvements across the businesses, and implementation thereof. It is a key duty of the role to ensure that colleagues understand the management information supplied and correct actions are taken as a result. Involvement of the preparation of month end accounts through to completion in line with internal reporting deadlines. WD2 reporting requirements such as sales analysis, flux analysis, NFI’s. Weekly P&L review with the financial controller. Reconcile the accounts in line with ASAT requirements. Weekly and monthly wages posting. Monthly VAT submission. Inventory review with operations and commercial. Inhouse scrap review with the sites. Review of policies and procedures within finance and embedding them into the quality management system. Review of journal procedures. Review of email automation. Improvement and audit of internal procedures. Ownership of required ASAT objectives within Auditboard. Assistance with internal & external audits. Any other duties as may be required by the controller, Plant Managers and Segment Controller from time to time. Support of Plant Managers and Segment Controllers as required. Note: This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job. It does not form part of the contract of employment. Reportable Functions Direct report to Controller, Metals. Key Performance Indicators Financial compliance. Employee communication. Qualifications Knowledge Knowledge of manufacturing environment desirable Aptitudes Required A self-starter, dedicated, results driven and focused on achieving business goals. Strong organizational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines, prioritising effectively. Ability to effectively integrate members of the finance team. Assertive approach, able to communicate at all levels and in varying situations. Copes well under pressure. Good verbal and written communicator. Positive outlook and attitude. Flexible and empathetic approach. Team player. Experience Member of an Accountancy body desired - ACA/CIMA/ACCA. Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment desirable. Good working knowledge of local systems & Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint – preferably experience in developing information systems. Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements preferred. Other information Travel between to both sites is required.