Job Description

Company Profile

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such timetested products as our worldrecognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Business Profile

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the highnickel, highperformance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, hightemperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Location Profile

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloyswith a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our timetested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of gamechanging alloy compositions and product forms.

Position Summary

This position is for a senior finance professional that will use critical thinking and communication skills to apply accounting theory and knowledge. This position will apply skills to specific areas such as sales analysis, cost analysis, manufacturing analysis, inventory activity, and financial forecasting for Special Metals Corporation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Review financial spreadsheets and other reports in order to forecast current and future financial performance.

Develop financial forecasts that they present to stakeholders who use the information to make financial decisions.

Track the current financial progress against their forecasts to make sure that the company is on track stated goals. Adjust the forecasts and report any variances to senior management.

Assist with preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial analysis schedules of actual vs. budget variances.

Aid in preparation of detailed annual financial budget and monthly financial forecasts.

Management/Operations Support, not limited to:

Gross Margin Reporting and Analysis.

Tracking, Forecasting, and Analyzing Variances in Variable Cost.

Analyzing and reporting P&L variances.

Other complex analysis as required.

Process Improvement:

Analyze current processes and develop plans to simplify workflows.

Improve forecast / budget accuracy.

Prepare and enter monthend journal entries, such as accruals and regularly recurring monthly entries.

Light weekend work and travel as required.

Experience & Education

* A BACHELORS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE. CPA/MBA PREFERRED. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles. Five to seven years of experience.

Required Skills

* Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight deadlines.
* Excellent team player with a flexible and open attitude.
* Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Selfstarter with the ability to reason and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
* Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially proficient in Excel.
* Oracle ERP, SAS, or SQL experience a bonus.
* Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
* Willingness to spend time in the manufacturing environment learning processes.
* Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion, required.
* Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.

Desired Skills

* Analytical
* Detail oriented
* Selfstarter
* Highly motivated
* Innovation
* Strategic thinking
* Values and Ethics
* Judgement