Intern - Financial Planning & Analysis

At Howmet Aerospace, we’re always in airplane mode! Our global teams are passionate about engineered solutions that advance the world through the aerospace, automotive, defense and commercial transportation industries. Become a part of our diverse culture of learning, development, and mentorship as an Intern – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in Summer 2025. 

Your education is just the beginning – you’ll become an active member of our Financial Planning & Analysis team located in Pittsburgh, PA. During our 12-week internship program, you’ll tackle real-world challenges through impactful assignments, and work alongside our industry changemakers. 

The Intern – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) has an opportunity to drive business impact by efficiently assessing financial performance and identifying actionable business insights. 

Intern Impact Project: Automate and Streamline Business Analysis and Reporting 

The Intern – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will have an opportunity to drive business impact by efficiently assessing financial performance and identifying actionable business insights.  The specific application (e.g., cost trend analysis) will depend on the business needs as of the internship kick-off which are dynamic.

 A Day in the Life at Howmet…

In addition to your impact project work, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting for senior management review.

• Manage critical source files and processes for efficient and accurate data collection and reporting.

• Support FP&A process and system improvement projects to achieve world-class performance.

• Derive business insights from financial and strategic analysis and synthesize into high impact, targeted recommendations and presentations for senior management review and decision making.

• Review monthly actual, forecast, and plan performance; understand deviations from forecast, plan, and prior period to provide insights to senior management.

• Analyze markets, products, and customer profitability to recommend actions that improve business results.

• Develop a network of contacts across Segments and Resource Units to facilitate efficient data gathering. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Howmet’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team leads company-wide financial planning, forecasting and analytics. To effectively complete our mission, we: 

• Drive financial planning and forecasting processes including management reviews
• Consolidate and report performance for business segments including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows
• Develop external financial presentations working closely with C-Suite and Investor Relations
• Create insights into Howmet’s businesses, markets, competitors, and customers through fact-based financial analysis
• Oversee capital investment budgeting and approval processes  
• Control corporate resource unit’s budgets and allocations

Howmet Aerospace Internship Programs

Invest your summer with Howmet Aerospace and gain so much more! Our programs include paid work experience, engaging and challenging projects, networking opportunities, volunteer events, and social activities. 

Our Pittsburgh, PA internships follow a hybrid-schedule, inclusive of remote work capability, and a housing stipend for students from colleges and universities across the U.S. 

Find us on the Handshake platform to view our internship and entry-level opportunities, learn more about our company and culture, and visit with us while we’re on your campus! 

Work & Play in Pittsburgh, PA

A huge player in sports and the arts, Pittsburgh, PA is an exciting city to live in! Home to three professional sports teams (the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Pittsburgh Steelers) there are many opportunities to catch a game and cheer on your favorite team! Or take some time to experience our city’s rich culture by attending musical 

Your Education, Skills, and Experience: 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Math, or related field with an expected graduation date in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. 

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent 

• Demonstrated internship, work, research, or extracurricular participation

• Involved with at least 1 extracurricular activity

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

• Understanding of Financial Reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

• Experience with Financial / Data Analytics

• Knowledge of Hyperion Queries

• Power BI experience a big plus

• Interns must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Compensation for this internship opportunity ranges between $20- $22 per hour. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

A relocation stipend in the amount of $3,000 will be provided to students located 50+ miles from the physical location of the internship.