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Finance Analyst
Financial Analyst – Exeter Castings & Alloy Plants
About the Role
We are seeking a strong Financial Analyst with high energy and drive to join Howmet Engines in a physically demanding yet rewarding environment.
This key Finance role will provide operational finance support for Exeter Castings and Exeter Alloy Plants, while also handling UK statutory duties for semi-active/non-trading entities across the UK. The position reports to the Location and UK Country Controller.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end closing activities for Exeter site, meeting Howmet Aerospace’s 1-day close deadlines
- Ensure VAT compliance and execute monthly close procedures for UK-based non-trading entities
- Conduct value-added financial and operational analyses to inform senior business leaders
- Prepare detailed monthly account reconciliations, VAT returns, and other statutory filings
- Assist with audit and tax compliance coordination
- Liaise with external auditors and HMRC, addressing control findings and facilitating remedial action plans
- oversee Internal Control requirements and improve financial governance
- Generate and analyse key management reports, including:
- Profitability by part and cost structure
- Price analysis and inventory management
- Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency at Exeter
- Act as a financial Business Partner to plant operations teams, interacting regularly with site leadership
- Collaborate with finance teams to maintain seamless integration and workflows
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified Accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- 3+ years of financial analysis or similar roles, including experience in:
- Manufacturing or industrial engineering sectors
- Audit support, compliance, and regulatory submissions
- Strong proficiency in:
- Accounting systems (Oracle desirable for experience)
- Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (complex modelling, macros, automation)
- Ability to interpret data, develop actionable plans, and drive execution
- Assertive, results-driven with clear communication skills for:
- Senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external auditors
- Strong organisational & project management abilities with:
- Currency working under ** tight deadlines**
- Flexibility in RADICAL working environments (e.g., shift patterns in manufacturing)
- Proactive self-starter, with:
- Dedication, focus, and initiative
- Team player mentality with an attentive, empathetic approach
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Desirable (Nice-to-Have) Skills
- Direct experience in Oracle ERP systems
- Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance methods (e.g., SOX controls)
- Previous work with:
- Corporate tax structuring
- HMRC-enforced VAT regulatory changes
- External audits and lengthy regulatory filings
- Process improvement mentality to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows
Company Benefits (Not Included in Original—Standard Industry Inclusions Assumed)
(Additional perks như Health, Holiday, Bonus, and Conimutual Benefits would typically apply.)
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