Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Watlow • St. Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Watlow’s Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it’s a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.#PoweredByPossibility We are hiring an: FP&A Manager St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid) Watlow is seeking a Corporate FP&A Manager who will be responsible for driving financial transparency, performance insights, and decision support across the enterprise. This position leads corporate financial planning, forecasting, and analysis while partnering with business unit finance, operations, and executive leadership. The role consolidates global financial plans, provides actionable insights on revenue, margin, and cost performance, and supports initiatives to enhance profitability, cash flow, and overall financial reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial management
• Proven experience supporting enterprise financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in a global organization
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and data interpretation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) to build financial frameworks and create executive-ready presentations
• Experience with ERP and FP&A systems, including Oracle, EPM, or similar platforms
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate insights to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based company
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting using BI tools, such as Power BI
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring FP&A analysts or team members
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, standardization, and automation in financial reporting
• Familiarity with global SIOP/demand planning alignment and working capital optimization initiatives

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning: Support enterprise financial planning, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning to guide business decisions.
• Insightful performance analysis: Provide weekly and monthly analysis of bookings, revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, and working capital, highlighting key drivers and business insights.
• Modeling and scenario evaluation: Develop robust financial models to assess revenue growth, cost structures, and profitability, providing actionable recommendations to improve margins.
• Cross-functional partnership: Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Business Unit Finance teams to align forecasts with operational plans and drive business performance.
• Executive reporting: Prepare and present financial reporting packages and outlooks for senior leadership, supporting informed strategic decisions.
• Financial systems & governance: Support development and improvement of reporting tools, dashboards, and planning systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong FP&A governance.
• Process improvement: Drive standardization, automation, and operational efficiency in financial reporting and planning processes, reinforcing accountability and alignment with business objectives.
• Team leadership & development: Manage and mentor FP&A analysts, fostering professional growth, financial expertise, and a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees