FP&A and Market Research Analyst presso Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a FP&A and Market Research Analyst to join our onsite Kaiser Aluminum in Franklin, Tennessee!  This role is for a unique individual with the capability of providing support in both in-depth market research as well as FP&A function areas.

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.
• Employee resource groups.

Market Research Needs:

• Utilize various data sources, both internal and external, to gain market insight, primarily focused in our key markets of aerospace, automotive, general engineering, and packaging markets.
• Monitor trends from market customers, competition and suppliers to broaden understanding
• Partner with Kaiser product managers to gain insight into product categories, market trends, customer preferences and other relevant market information
• Monitor supply chain inventory levels and that impact on demand trends
• Gather, analyze and forecast future outcomes with large data sets to provide insight into industry and economic drivers
• Maintaining and expanding upon existing models that track relevant economics factors, industry & market drivers and other relevant market information
• Attend industry conferences and other trade shows that would provide insight into research process
• Prepare detailed reports of findings to various in-house customer groups, through visualizations that best articulate industry trends

FP&A Needs:

• Participate in monthly close and consolidation of forecast and actual results
• Prepare variance analysis on results to forecast and business plan
• Assist in researching, compiling and analysis of historical key financial metrics as requested
• Design and construct of financial models and reports on a need basis