Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
About the position
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better. About the role: The Director, FP&A is a key finance partner to regional and operational leaders, driving financial performance, resource allocation, and value creation. This role goes beyond reportingâturning financial insights into actions that improve growth, margins, cost discipline, and capital efficiency. Weâre looking for someone who thinks like a business leader, challenges assumptions with trust, and connects operational drivers to financial outcomes. If youâre actionâoriented and focused on impact, weâd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
⢠Serve as the primary finance partner to regional and operational leaders
⢠Provide forwardâlooking analysis on pricing, cost structure, and capital investments
⢠Lead monthly financial performance reviews focused on risks, root causes, and corrective actions
⢠Oversee planning, forecasting, and shortâterm financial outlooks
⢠Identify and prioritize opportunities for margin expansion, cost optimization, and working capital improvement
⢠Translate operational drivers into financial outcomes and actionable insights
⢠Develop KPIs and ensure alignment with strategic and operational goals
⢠Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership
⢠Support adoption of analytics and BI tools to strengthen forecasting and decision-making
⢠Lead and develop a team of FP&A managers and analysts
Requirements
⢠Bachelorâs degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
⢠10+ years of progressive finance experience, including business-facing FP&A.
⢠Demonstrated experience partnering with senior operational leaders.
⢠Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
⢠Ability to influence without authority and operate in a matrixed environment.
⢠Experience managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
Nice-to-haves
⢠MBA preferred
Benefits
⢠Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
⢠401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
⢠Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
⢠Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
⢠Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave
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At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better. About the role: The Director, FP&A is a key finance partner to regional and operational leaders, driving financial performance, resource allocation, and value creation. This role goes beyond reportingâturning financial insights into actions that improve growth, margins, cost discipline, and capital efficiency. Weâre looking for someone who thinks like a business leader, challenges assumptions with trust, and connects operational drivers to financial outcomes. If youâre actionâoriented and focused on impact, weâd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
⢠Serve as the primary finance partner to regional and operational leaders
⢠Provide forwardâlooking analysis on pricing, cost structure, and capital investments
⢠Lead monthly financial performance reviews focused on risks, root causes, and corrective actions
⢠Oversee planning, forecasting, and shortâterm financial outlooks
⢠Identify and prioritize opportunities for margin expansion, cost optimization, and working capital improvement
⢠Translate operational drivers into financial outcomes and actionable insights
⢠Develop KPIs and ensure alignment with strategic and operational goals
⢠Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership
⢠Support adoption of analytics and BI tools to strengthen forecasting and decision-making
⢠Lead and develop a team of FP&A managers and analysts
Requirements
⢠Bachelorâs degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
⢠10+ years of progressive finance experience, including business-facing FP&A.
⢠Demonstrated experience partnering with senior operational leaders.
⢠Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
⢠Ability to influence without authority and operate in a matrixed environment.
⢠Experience managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
Nice-to-haves
⢠MBA preferred
Benefits
⢠Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
⢠401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
⢠Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
⢠Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
⢠Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave
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