Shape Your World
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 reporting—turning financial insights into actions that improve growth, margins, cost discipline, and capital efficiency.
We’re looking for someone who thinks like a business leader, challenges assumptions with trust, and connects operational drivers to financial outcomes. If you’re action‑oriented and focused on impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance partner to regional and operational leaders
Provide forward‑looking 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 short‑term 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
What you can bring to this role:
Bachelor’s 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.
What we offer:
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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About the Location
Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.