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Financial Analyst – Finance Leadership Development Rotational Program at Alcoa USA Group

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania





Job Description:

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.

In Alcoa Corporation’s Finance Leadership Development Rotational Program, you’ll work and learn at one of the world’s most respected companies including being named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.  Alcoa is a global organization that offers diverse opportunities, exciting challenges and the chance to apply your skills within a world-class finance organization.

The Finance Leadership Development Rotational Program is targeted to undergraduates interested in careers in accounting, finance and business analysis. In August of each year, the new financial analysts begin their work rotating through four challenging assignments (six months each) in Alcoa’s Finance organization.  The rotations give the analysts first-hand exposure to Alcoa’s business processes and philosophies.  The program also emphasizes professional development with formal and informal feedback.  The initial rotational assignments are based at Alcoa’s corporate center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the final assignment at one of Alcoa’s plant locations or within another specialty department. 

At the end of the two-year program, the analysts will ideally be placed as a financial analyst or accountant at one of Alcoa’s production locations.  The program is designed to develop the analysts to take the next step in their finance careers, and ultimately, in their careers as Alcoa business leaders.  

Key responsibilities within the four rotational assignments:  

Financial Planning & Analysis  


  • Perform and consolidate monthly reporting for use by Alcoa’s top business leaders  


  • Conduct operating plan and forecast reviews  


  • Analyze performance against key financial metrics 


  • Work with plant finance representatives to explain operating results and variances, as well as to highlight business challenges and opportunities 


 

Financial Accounting  


  • Analyze monthly closing results and assist with preparation of financial statements 


  • Analyze impact of accounting changes  


  • Collaborate with team members to develop new or improved accounting policies or procedures 


  • Participate in communications with key plant and legal entity leaders on financial impact of accounting and business issues 


  • Work closely on Employee Benefit accounting matters (pension and post-retirement benefits) 


 

Internal Audit  


  • Provide objective and professional evaluation of Alcoa’s internal control and management systems  


  • Perform location assessments as part of multi-functional team which will include travel to manufacturing sites in the United States, Canada, Norway or Iceland 


  • Identify and present process improvement opportunities to business managers  


 

Financial Project (Final Rotation) 


  • Use your knowledge gained in previous rotations to partner with a plant location on a project to analyze an area of improvement and provide recommendations to improve efficiency or cost 


  • Travel to the plant location will be required to meet with project stakeholders 


  • Present project updates to your corporate project sponsor and the location 


  • Provide a final project presentation to plant and corporate finance leaders including the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Controller, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, Vice President of Internal Audit, and the Director of Financial Accounting. 


The Alcoa Opportunity  

Throughout our global operations, we strive to create a rewarding environment in which people work hard because they are committed to our goals and values and are motivated to succeed.  At Alcoa, we offer:  


  • Competitive base pay  


  • Variable compensation tied to business and individual performance  


  • Paid time off  


  • Benefits packages that include quality health care, retirement support, and savings and investment programs 


  • Tuition assistance availability upon completion of the program and the following plant assignment   


 

Your education is just beginning!  Beyond challenging work assignments, we’ll help you learn through:  


  • Corporate and finance-specific training  


  • Orientations to place your knowledge in the context of Alcoa’s businesses 


  • Program mentors who will share years of experience and help you to choose the best path for your interests 


 

 We look for candidates with:  


  • A bachelor's degree in Business – Accounting or Finance majors preferred  


  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with a major GPA of 3.2 or higher  


  • Courses in basic accounting completed with at least a "B" average  


  • A graduation date of Spring 2021


  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products  


  • A willingness to relocate, after program completion, into one of our operations locations  


  • A desire to grow your career within Alcoa  


  

Qualities we want most 


  • Demonstrated leadership potential 


  • Strong work ethic and high integrity  


  • A positive “can do” attitude  


  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills  


  • An ability to work on teams  


  • Good communication skills  


  • A fast learner and self-starter  


  • The ability to work on multiple, concurrent assignments and successfully complete them on time  


Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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