Sr. Analyst, Commercial Finance

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About the role:

Join our growing Commercial Finance team in a newly created role, focusing on the Aluminum commercial and trading controllership. This is a key position that will help continue to build a high-performing commercial finance team, establish a team pipeline and help unlock value-add projects across the business. This role will be responsible for performing global profitability analysis, closing routines, as well as support forecast analysis for our core Aluminum products.

The position allows the candidate to develop a breadth of knowledge about the Aluminum segment, and how they interact within the Company's integrated supply chain. This role is seeking an agile finance professional who is ready to expand their reach across the Company's business segments and regions. The position plays a pivotal role in financial analysis and reporting of quarterly and annual financial results to Finance leadership. This position requires a results-oriented candidate, innovative thinker, with a continuous improvement mindset and exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the highest level of integrity and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Commercial Finance manager in maintaining a high level of financial control in their commercial and trading entities, with primary focus on the Americas region, ensuring accurate closing and reliable forecast process
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Commercial teams, understanding how Alcoa operates and translating that into meaningful financial reporting
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and influence supporting teams for implementation of such initiatives
• Support the monthly and quarterly closing and reporting processes for Alcoa's Aluminum segment HQ activities, performing critical financial analysis over the attained results
• Support the monthly and annual forecasting and planning processes for Alcoa's Aluminum segment HQ
• Present forecasts/results to key members of the Commercial Finance leadership
• Be a Finance Business Partner for the Aluminum segment, supporting Commercial and Supply Chain
• Analyze working capital changes and provide insights on key business drivers and working capital strategies
• Drive critical process enhancements across the commercial functions of the business segments through use of automation, collaboration and business insights

What you can bring to this role:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, business analysis or finance-related roles
• Relevant analytical experience, critical thinking, and detailed-driven profile
• Highly motivated and proactive attitude with flexibility to respond to critical questions and challenging situations
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable with shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships and communicate properly
• Advanced computer software skills and financial modeling
• Willingness to learn

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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About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization's highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country's most livable and affordable cities - combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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