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At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Arconic is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As a global leader in lightweight metals engineering and advanced manufacturing, the company sits at the center of critical supply chains serving aerospace, automotive, industrial, and defense markets. With a strong legacy of materials science innovation and deep customer relationships, Arconic is uniquely positioned to accelerate growth and expand its strategic relevance.

Following its acquisition by Apollo Global Management, Arconic is entering a new chapter focused on operational excellence, modernization, and disciplined value creation. Apollo’s investment thesis centers on unlocking the full potential of Arconic’s industrial footprint—driving performance improvements, strengthening digital and cybersecurity capabilities, and positioning the company for long‑term competitiveness.

This environment creates a rare opportunity for leaders who want to shape the trajectory of a global industrial platform. Leaders joining Arconic today will play a direct role in:

• Scaling the business through operational transformation, technology modernization, and commercial expansion
• Executing Apollo’s value‑creation strategy, including cost optimization, digital enablement, and organizational uplift
• Building a more resilient, integrated enterprise, capable of supporting both legacy operations and next‑generation manufacturing
• Preparing the company for its continued future growth, where strong governance, finance maturity, and operational discipline will be essential differentiators

Arconic offers the best of both worlds: the stability and scale of a global manufacturer, combined with the urgency, ambition, and upside of a private‑equity‑backed transformation. Leaders who join now will have the chance to leave a lasting imprint on the company’s future and help shape a business that is poised for renewed growth and market leadership.

Job Summary:

The Manager, Financial Modeling is a critical member of the Finance organization, responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing advanced financial models that drive forecasting, budgeting, valuation, and strategic decision‑making. This role serves as a key analytical partner to FP&A, corporate finance, and business unit leaders—translating operational assumptions into clear, actionable financial insights that support both near‑term performance and long‑range strategy.

This position requires a highly agile, business‑savvy finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, can navigate ambiguity, and brings strong analytical rigor to complex problems. The ideal candidate combines deep modeling expertise with strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Partner directly with the Vice President, Finance & Treasurer and the CFO on enterprise financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives that support corporate and operational performance.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain driver‑based financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, long‑range planning, and capital allocation decisions.

• Lead financial modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives, including M&A evaluation, integration planning, capital investments, and portfolio optimization.

• Translate complex financial and operational data into insights, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers that inform executive decision‑making.

• Prepare executive‑ready presentations for the CEO, CFO, Board, and private equity stakeholders, synthesizing analysis into clear recommendations.

• Automate and streamline recurring reporting, leveraging advanced Excel, Power BI, and scripting tools to improve efficiency and scalability.

• Serve as the primary resource for ad hoc analysis, supporting a wide range of corporate finance topics including liquidity, capital structure, pricing, cost optimization, and operational performance.

• Collaborate closely with business leaders across corporate functions and manufacturing sites, including occasional site visits to understand operational drivers and build strong business partnerships.

• Support quarterly financial reporting, including earnings materials, investor‑related analyses, and internal performance reviews.

• Contribute to strategic planning, helping shape multi‑year financial targets, operational initiatives, and value‑creation priorities.

What success looks like:

• You build models and insights that leadership relies on to make high‑stakes decisions.

• You bring clarity to complex financial questions and help the business move faster.

• You anticipate issues before they arise and proactively recommend solutions.

• You elevate the quality, speed, and accuracy of financial analysis across the organization.

• You become a trusted advisor to senior leaders, including the CFO and CEO.

You have: (required)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• 5+ years’ minimum experience in similar roles including corporate finance, M&A or consulting.  

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• MBA preferred; consulting or strategy experience a plus

• 7 years’ experience in a range of factory, business unit and corporate finance roles

• Experience in a corporate headquarters setting within a manufacturing company

• Prior work with EPM/Hyperion; expert proficiency in MS Excel and Powerpoint.