Senior Financial Analyst

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About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst is a member of the Transformation Finance team and supports both the Controller, Transformation and the Senior Finance Manager, Transformation. The Alcoa Transformation group is responsible for Alcoa’s closed sites globally, overseeing demolition, remediation, and redevelopment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial processes for approximately 10–20 US Transformation locations and the Transformation HQ, including:
  • Efficiently, accurately, and timely close the location books each month in accordance with Alcoa closing processes and standards.
  • Conduct monthly P&L and balance sheet variance analysis to understand deviations from forecast and other required scenarios.
  • Complete timely reconciliations of all required accounts and ensure any variances are addressed according to Alcoa standards.
  • Ensure accruals are recorded monthly in accordance with Alcoa standards.
• Complete the monthly forecast process accurately and timely for 10–20 US Transformation locations, including:
  • Conduct monthly meetings with location managers to review financial results, site activities, and forecast impact (EBITDA and free cash flow), and communicate BU and Alcoa expectations.
  • Ensure monthly forecast variances are communicated and documented in accordance with Alcoa Transformation processes.
• Assist with the coordination and analysis of the Annual Planning process for the Global Transformation organization, including:
  • Develop and maintain templates for Annual Plan data collection to coordinate input into the financial system and deliverables for leadership.
  • Ensure the annual plan is completed for 10–20 US Transformation locations and the Transformation HQ.
• Lead the financial closing, forecasting, and reporting process for the Alcoa Corporate offices.
• Support the financial processes and reporting for Transformation’s Environmental reserve liabilities, including:
  • Ensure monthly legacy spend is recorded and booked accurately against the correct reserve project.
  • Serve as the global lead on international and non-legacy projects to ensure compliance with Alcoa and Transformation standards, and proper reserve accounting (current vs. noncurrent).
  • Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual roll-forwards and reporting requirements for Alcoa’s environmental reserve liabilities.
• Support the quarterly and annual location review process for Alcoa Transformation sites.
• Develop and manage the process around closure estimates.
• Participate in and lead special projects as assigned by the Transformation Controller, including support on Transformation transactions and portfolio changes.
• Evaluate BU financial data, recommend actions to improve results, and develop concise presentations to communicate opportunities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of financial accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Experience with Oracle, Orbit, or Connected Planning preferred.
• Experience with Asset Retirement Obligations, Environmental Reserves, or Closure estimating is a plus.

About the Location

This role is based at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh. The office fosters a values-based culture where employees—whether working virtually, on-site, or hybrid—can develop and contribute to their full potential through daily interactions and exposure to leadership. Pittsburgh combines a city feel with small-town charm, offering affordability and livability.