Manager, FP&A

Woodward, Inc. • Fort Collins, CO

3d • $105,000 - $168,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 at Woodward. This 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.

Requirements

• The ability to oversee and contribute to financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• The ability to partner with business units and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• The ability to ensure that financial processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies and implement controls to mitigate financial risks.
• 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.
• The ability to manage other finance professionals, including setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback to team members.
• A deep understanding of accounting principles and practices, including financial reporting and analysis.
• 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.
• The ability to manage projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• The ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or anomalies.
• 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 and contribute to multiple process and tool improvement projects
• Advanced skills using Power BI with a strong interest in challenging the organization to use AI to drive efficiencies in key processes
• Capacity to oversee planning and reporting processes while still being an active contributor in planning and analyzing the financials of specific functions in the organization
• 7-10 years of experience in finance roles with an emphasis in FP&A tasks and responsibilities
• 1-3 years in leading others, specifically setting goals, monitoring performance and providing timely and relevant feedback

Responsibilities

• Plays a key leadership and contributor role in all financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Partners with business units and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• 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.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and implementing changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for managing one other finance professional, including setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed