Analytics and Master Data Management (MDM) Analyst I

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Financial Systems team, the Analytics and MDM Analyst is accountable for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and trustworthiness of enterprise master data that enables reliable financial reporting, planning, analytics, and downstream operations. This role blends disciplined master data stewardship and governance responsibilities with hands-on analytical support for financial systems, requiring comfort operating within structured controls while investigating complex data issues. While the role supports analytics and reporting use cases, it is equally focused on the stewardship, governance, and quality of financial master data across enterprise systems. In this role, the Analytics and MDM Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and stewardship of master data across enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP and MDM systems), applying defined governance standards to ensure data quality, compliance, and usability for both operational and analytical use cases.

Requirements

Strong understanding of data structures and relational data concepts
Experience with data governance workflows, MDM platforms, or data quality tools
Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, lookups, data analysis)
Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to perform root cause analysis for data, workflow, and reporting issues
Understanding of data governance principles and data lifecycle management
Comfort working within standardized processes, controls, and approval hierarchies
Ability to translate business requirements into clear data requirements and documentation
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or Tableau preferred
Exposure to scripting or automation languages considered a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Operations, Financial Systems, or a related discipline preferred
Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA preferred
Exposure to MDM, data quality, or analytics within a corporate finance environment preferred

Responsibilities

Create, update, and retire financial master data objects (e.g., General Ledger Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers)
Maintain master data directly within SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA ERP, and related platforms
Partner with administrators to maintain master data across enterprise systems
Apply and enforce approved naming conventions, hierarchies, and data standards defined by Data Governance teams
Perform data validation, cleansing, and enrichment activities to maintain high-quality master data
Monitor and report on data quality KPIs such as completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Identify, investigate, and remediate data defects, inconsistencies, and duplicates
Execute periodic data audits and reconciliations to ensure alignment across systems
Adhere to established data governance policies, standards, and approval workflows
Support SOX and regulatory compliance activities related to financial master data
Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and auditability for all master data changes
Participate in cross-domain data stewardship activities as required
Execute master data requests using workflow and ticketing tools
Support and follow defined SLAs for data processing and issue resolution
Document data processes and maintain complete audit trails
Identify opportunities to improve data governance or operational workflows and support implementation of enhancements
Communicate financial master data issues, impacts, and resolutions to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
Escalate critical issues appropriately to support prompt resolution
Partner within the Finance organization as well as cross-functionally through the operational master data team
Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and IT teams to resolve issues and support initiatives
Support data migration, system implementations, integrations, and upgrades
Support financial reporting and analytics by ensuring master data is accurate, standardized, and accessible
Analyze data trends and issues related to master data quality that may impact reporting or system performance
Contribute to dashboards, metrics, and reporting used to communicate data quality trends and improvement opportunities
Develop financial reporting and analysis using Power BI and other enterprise finance systems when needed

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities
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