Looks great on the outside looking in (A finance & accounting perspective). - Finance & Accounting Novelis Employee Review

1.0
Mar 16, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Novelis is a $12B company. So they're a large company and because of this there are lots of areas where an individual can learn. Also, the people there are pretty nice people to work with. The salary is, from my understanding, above industry average for the title a person holds. The HQ is in Buckhead which is nice when you want to go have a drink after work or enjoy a nice lunch at the many restaurants in the area.

Cons

Depending on the department you are in the hours can be extremely long. My department logs about 12 hours a day right now (50 to 60 hour weeks). Many in management will attribute this to the recent implementation of a new ERP system but this however is untrue. We were working these hours prior to the implementation. ALL the processes at Novelis are convoluted and difficult to grasp. Often times no one can give you a straight answer on how a process works. The Finance and accounting departments are completely overloaded with work and it will not get better because the company is essentially centralizing all of the accounting function at the HQ. If you are interested in coming to Novelis in a finance or accounting role, you may want to think long and hard before you make that decision. This will be an experience that you probably haven't had in your career. Very difficult place to work even for a seasoned professional. If you enjoy having defined and efficient processes, the ability to go home at a reasonable time & the luxury of your job not completely interfering with your weekends Novelis may not be right for you.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

The strongest part of Novelis is the people at the working level. There are a lot of smart, capable, and genuinely friendly employees across the business who are willing to collaborate and help each other succeed in a challenging environment. The company also offers a relatively flexible hybrid work policy compared to many industrial/manufacturing organizations, which helps with work-life balance. Benefits are generally competitive and above average for the industry.

Cons

The employee experience has become increasingly difficult due to constant reorganizations, unclear ownership structures, and growing pressure to deliver more work with fewer resources. High performers are often rewarded with additional responsibilities without meaningful increases in compensation, title progression, or organizational support. Many functions operate in a constant state of firefighting, with priorities regularly shifting based on operational issues or leadership changes. There is also a disconnect between leadership messaging and the day-to-day experience for employees. Collaboration and empowerment are emphasized, but decision-making often feels centralized and reactive. Career progression can feel inconsistent and heavily dependent on timing, politics, or leadership turnover rather than performance alone. Morale across the organization has suffered as workloads have increased while teams remain lean. Employees are frequently expected to absorb responsibilities outside of their original scope, and strategic or long-term thinking often takes a back seat to immediate operational pressures.

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