Sr Financial Analyst

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
** Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.
** Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
* Estimated annual base pay: $85,000(minimum) - $110,000(midpoint) - $136,200(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
** Key Responsibilities
*** Analyze financial information - historical, prospective or hypothetical - to provide insights for the business regarding its performance, support business decisions, and plans for the future.
* Play a key role in the preparation of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, rolling forecasts and quarterly forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with department heads to gather and consolidate budget inputs.
* Support monthly close process and assist with the development of executive-level business review packages by ensuring timely delivery of month-end and quarter-end files.
* Successfully partner and communicate effectively with stakeholders to gain understanding of their needs and to convey and interpret the results of financial analysis.
* Prepare formal financial presentation material that is to be delivered by finance and other leaders of the business.
* Conduct thorough analysis of financial data – whether historical, prospective, or hypothetical – to provide actionable business insights, support strategic decision-making, and assist in future planning.
* Collaborate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, while clearly presenting and interpreting the outcomes of financial analyses.
* Create and deliver professional financial presentation materials for use by finance teams and business leaders.
* Leverage advanced proficiency in software tools, including Excel, to efficiently gather, organize, and analyze data, ensuring accurate calculations and completion of work documents.
** Key Skills
*** Financial Analysis:
Expertise in financial analysis and modeling, including the ability to analyze complex financial data and develop financial forecasts and budgets.
* Strategic Thinking:
Ability to think strategically, analyze business trends, and develop insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
* Business Acumen:
In-depth knowledge of the company's business, industry, and market trends, including a deep understanding of financial performance drivers.
* Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in financial software, Excel, and other analytical tools.
* Communication:
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to…