Manager, FP&A

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes for the Industrial segment s hands‑on role will play a critical part in supporting strategic decision‑making by providing insightful financial analysis, identifying trends, and ensuring the company achieves its financial goals. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable being in the details, and thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• Estimated annual base pay: $105,000 (minimum) - $136,000 (midpoint) - $168,000 (maximum)
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  Plays a key leadership and contributor role in all financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Business Partnering:
  Partners with business units and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision‑making.
• Compliance and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Responsible for ensuring that financial processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This includes participating in internal and external audits and implementing controls to mitigate financial risks.
• Process Improvement:
  Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and implementing changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team Management:
  Responsible for managing one other finance professional, including setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback.

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  The ability to oversee and contribute to financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Business Partnering:
  The ability to partner with business units and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision‑making.
• Compliance and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  The ability to ensure that financial processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies and implement controls to mitigate financial risks.
• Process Improvement:
  The ability to identify opportunities to improve financial processes and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness including driving adoption of Power BI and AI initiatives.
• Team Management:
  The ability to manage other finance professionals, including setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback to team members.
• Accounting Knowledge: A deep understanding of accounting principles and practices, including financial reporting and analysis.
• Communication:
  The ability to communicate financial data and analysis to internal stakeholders, including presenting findings to senior management and responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Project Management:
  The ability to manage projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or anomalies.
• Leadership:
  The ability to lead and inspire within and outside of finance to achieve shared goals and objectives.

• Experience working across global teams in the industrial manufacturing sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage…