Finance Business Manager

Howmet • Torrance, CA, United States

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Job Info

Job Identification 115568
Job Category Finance
Posting Date 01/09/2026, 08:24 PM
Locations 3016 W Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505, US (On-site)
Job Schedule Full time
Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Finance Business Manager is responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with senior business leaders to ensure financial performance, compliance, and operational efficiency while driving continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes,

* Work closely with other FP&A team members to drive accuracy, implement/uphold strong cross-checking processes and provide cross functional support/training when needed.
* Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends; provide actionable insights and recommendations.
* Prepare and review monthly forecast reports, Quarterly business reviews, and annual financial reports/bridges for leadership.
* Support business partners with financial modeling, cost analysis, and investment evaluations
* Improve and support financial processes, reporting tools, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
* Provide commercial support during key tendering processes, pricing exercises, DVC/DVP analysis to support decision making.

* Review contract pricing buckets at frequent intervals throughout the year on key contracts, providing key updates on volume expectations vs reality, aligning with the commercial actions required to maximize company performance.

* Participate in Monthly Commercial Reviews for US Aero and EU Aero - offering financial information such as inflationary costs, price improvement information and business development statistics to aid in the reviews.

* Be a team mentor to the less experienced, knowledge sharing and participation in frequent peer reviews. Provide feedback and ideas to enhance team performance.

* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies

* Support in ad hoc projects as and when required

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
* 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial planning and analysis
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
* Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
* Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Prior people management experience preferred

Key Competencies
* Strategic thinking and business acumen
* Attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
* Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Continuous improvement mindset

Compensation: $150k - $180k

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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