Senior Analyst, Credit (Finance)

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 and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.comBasic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of experience of credit/collection experience or 3 (three) years of experience in a business process which uses similar core skills.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business from an accredited institution
• ERP system experience
• Background in analytics
• Credit experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of Howmet's complex Business Units structure, and multiple accounting systems

Salary Range: $50,000 - 70,000/year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).Howmet Aerospace is currently in search of a Senior Analyst, Credit position, to join our Global Financial Services organization at the Howmet Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The primary purpose of the role is to become integrated with the Business Segments in performing the credit/collection function. This role assesses risk, establishes credit lines within delegated authority levels, and operates within Howmet and Global Credit's Policies and Procedures. In addition, the Senior Analyst, Credit will use various systems and technologies while working under the supervision of a Credit Manager.

Working at Howmet's Corporate Center:

• You'll receive a generous 401k retirement plan, medical insurance, and free access to additional resource such as our Employee Assistance Program's: counseling, legal consulting, childcare, convenience services, and more.
• Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments that leverage the diversity of backgrounds, experience and thought within our organization.
• Ongoing opportunities to participate in a wide variety of Learning & Development programs. Offers a hybrid work schedule, promoting a collaborative work environment and flexibility
• Onsite cafeteria options with a terrace overlooking the city, direct access to the Riverwalk, and close proximity to PNC Park.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Performing collections across Howmet's complex sets of business units and global credit regions to ensure prompt customer payment performance. Serving as an escalation point for Collectors as they encounter situations beyond their respective job expectations.
• Building essential credibility with assigned Business Segments. Helping Business Segments craft their Accounts Receivable management on complex/troubled accounts as well as customers on which business can be further developed. Help ensure that Global Credit is delivering per the SLA, escalate deviations.
• Ensuring customer exposure remains within the approved credit limits reasonable norms. Managing order holds/releases effectively.
• Performing risk analysis and credit review work for new and existing accounts of low/med complexity, likely including some with global scope. Exercising sound credit and commercial judgment when formulating credit recommendations, establishing proper credit controls in the Oracle system, performing all within the incumbent's delegated credit authority.
• Escalating non-standard issues, critical collection problems, or high-risk issues to the appropriate Credit, Accounts Receivable, and/or Business Manager(s) in a timely manner.
• Assisting in any special projects as requested including process improvement/automation initiatives to increase efficiency and present to the Lead Team, participate actively in the implementation.
• Participating in ASAT (internal audit assessment) testing to ensure credit processes are in control and capable, and provide constructive input and recommendations where enhancements to existing credit/accounts receivable processes may be improved.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers, including those who may be upset or have objectives contrary to Howmet's.
• Replacing/substituting other credit team members as directed.
• Working in a diverse and complex global environment, across Howmet's complex set of business segments and global credit regions, using multiple credit platforms.

Essential Knowledge& Skills/Education:

• Fluent in English and any other language(s) necessary to work productively within the assigned portfolio of customers.
• Highly developed listening and communications (oral and written) skills.
• Ability to work well with both internal teams and external customers.
• Deep knowledge of the Howmet Business Segments and Sales/Marketing Organizations that are serviced within their portfolio.
• Able to assimilate information about problems and establish a course of action.
• Excellent, and progressively strong computer skills, to work on multiple computer platforms to make/supervise/train collection calls, document conversations and send correspondence with their internal and external customers to handle general administrative requirements on their portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, coach, mentor and supervise others, and cooperate with internal and external customers.
• Strong and progressively developed organizational skills, including being able to work independently, set and prioritize day to day work, communicate effectively and follow-up in a structured manner.