Finance Technology Product Lead

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.

Shape how Finance works through technology. In this role, you will help define and advance Alcoa’s Finance technology portfolio, connecting Finance priorities with practical, scalable technology solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how Finance processes, reporting, data and analytics evolve by simplifying work, strengthening controls, improving decision-making, and identifying where automation and emerging technologies can deliver meaningful business value.

About the role

As Finance Technology Product Lead, you will serve as a key bridge between Finance and Information Systems, partnering with Finance leadership and Global Process Owners to translate business priorities into technology strategies and solutions. You will lead the roadmap and demand for a broad Finance technology portfolio spanning General Ledger, FP&A, Enterprise Reporting, Data & Analytics, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Travel & Expense. Your focus will be on simplifying and standardizing processes, modernizing technology, improving data and reporting capabilities, and maintaining a secure and compliant application environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Finance technology roadmap across GL, FP&A, reporting, analytics, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, and T&E.
• Drive Finance transformation through process simplification, standardization, automation, and improved controls.
• Manage technology demand and investments, balancing business value, risk, cost, and capacity.
• Advance reporting, analytics, automation, and AI to improve data quality, decision-making, and efficiency.
• Lead global delivery across internal teams, vendors, consultants, and managed service providers.
• Ensure secure and compliant solutions aligned with architecture, cybersecurity, SOX, audit, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

What you can bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, plus 10+ years of Finance technology experience.
• Strong Finance systems knowledge, including Oracle ERP, GL, FP&A, reporting, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, and analytics.
• Finance transformation experience, including technology roadmaps, application portfolios, and large-scale initiatives.
• Strong business partnership and communication skills, with experience influencing senior Finance and technology stakeholders.
• Global experience working with teams, vendors, consultants, and managed service providers.
• Strong risk and safety mindset, with knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, SOX, audit, and data privacy. Power BI, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting, and Oracle FND experience are pluses.

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

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center,  two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

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.  

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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.