Financial Analyst

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.

Finance Leadership Development Rotational Program

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 June 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, PA, with the final assignment at one of Alcoa’s United States plant locations. 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 in the United States. 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.

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

Key responsibilities within the four rotational assignments:

Financial Planning & Analysis
Perform and consolidate monthly reporting for use by Alcoa’s top business leaders
Conduct an 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 the preparation of financial statements
Analyze the 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 the financial impact of accounting and business issues
Internal Audit
Provide an objective and professional evaluation of Alcoa’s internal control and management systems
Perform location assessments as part of the 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 located in the United States 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, and Vice President of Internal Audit

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
Graduation date of Spring 2020
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products
A willingness to relocate, after program completion, into operations locations in the United States
A desire to grow your career within Alcoa

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

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