Description
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.
The primary objective of this position is to work as part of a global collaborative team responsible for partnering with Finance, Sustainability, Legal and Investor relations stakeholders on strategy and roadmap to envision Alcoa's future together. Will facilitate the process of prioritizing the product backlog with both business and technical stakeholders. Will serve customers on their collectively determined and agreed priorities assessing investments based on value/impact. Will also ensure roadmaps are visible, transparent, and are focused on customer needs and experience.
This role has responsibility to continue to support applications/tools currently in use through their full life cycle. Efficiency, simplification, standardization and modernization of applications and processes should continue to be pursued.
A strong customer relationship is a key component to the success of the Finance Product Line Analyst role to ensure that service delivery meets agreed service objectives and supports company strategic priorities. This role requires a good understanding of corporate functions including Legal, Investor Relations, and Sustainability as well as Oracle EBS Financials experience. The role will also be accountable for several reporting and data analytics business demands. Responsibilities also include support for Alcoa compliance and privacy programs.
Major activities/Key challenges
Work with corporate business teams in to ensure their needs are fulfilled and Support to optimize business performance
Develops strong relationships, provides services to these business areas, comprehends current condition, business needs, strategies, and plans and recommends cost effective changes for existing processes and systems
Use comprehensive knowledge of EBS and Corporate Legal, IR, and Sustainability practices to navigate through data and technology challenges
Work closely with the business customers on reporting and data analytics needs (Orbit Analytics, Power BI, Global Data Warehouse, CSRD (ESG))
Facilitates ideation, option development, solution design, implementation and deployment roadmap development for new (digital) initiatives and application projects
Develop and document project requirements, including detailed specs, work estimates, timelines, deliverables, and milestones
Provide leadership and direction to offshore technical development and support teams
Stays current with technology trends and innovations and collaborates with IS Architecture & Governance, Integration, Infrastructure, Data Architects, Security, Data Privacy and other groups to ensure right adoption of business solution used by these areas.
Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education
Bachelor or Master degree in a technical or business discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, etc.
Minimum of 5 years of experience on products and solutions to support complex, large scale applications (Finance preferred)
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Fluency in local language and advanced English level (writing, speaking and reading).
Experience working with Legal, Investor Relations, and Sustainability
Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks
Proficiency in analyzing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data
Experience in customer-facing position and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of IT Service Management, IT compliance / Sarbanes-Oxley and data privacy regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Power BI is a plus
Understanding of Project Management methodologies and experience with presentations to business contacts
Demonstrating experience reducing cost or improving efficiency in previous jobs
Understands the importance of data single source and data linage
Flexible servicing the business across multiple time zones in a global environment
Technical programming skills a plus PL/SQL, Shell Scripting, Oracle Application FND architecture
Ability to work in multicultural & virtual team environments; used to work independent, self-starter.
Additional Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with Oracle ERP R12: General Ledger, PA, FA
Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments.
Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.
Experience in Corporate Finance business processes and process improvements
Experience on developing and supporting integrations among different applications
Intermediate to High Level of Microsoft Office package usage, ideally with some experience with Copilot
Able to work, when is required, in different time zone to attend meetings/calls.
Excellent active listening skills.
Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.
Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.
What's on offer:
401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plans;
15 days' vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice;
Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS;
Paid annual volunteer hours;
Career development opportunities to pursue your passions; and
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.
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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.
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