Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$85,000 - $136,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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) - $136,000(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 Key Responsibilities: The Sr. Business Systems Analyst is responsible for Financial Systems Administration and Development: Administer and maintain one or more enterprise financial systems, including managing vendor updates, troubleshooting issues, and developing system enhancements to meet evolving business needs. Requirements Gathering and Translation: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand financial reporting and analysis requirements, translating them into technical specifications and actionable development plans for assigned financial systems. Data Management and Analysis: Utilize databases and advanced query tools to gather, analyze, and validate financial data. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making and improve reporting accuracy. Data Science and Analytics Integration: Leverage data science techniques and advanced analytics within financial systems to design, develop, and implement financial models and forecasts. Provide actionable insights through dashboards and visualizations that support business decisions and strategic planning. Process Optimization: Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance and IT, to ensure alignment on system design, functionality, and performance. Provide Tier 3 support to end users, resolving complex issues promptly. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance and IT, to ensure alignment on system design, functionality, and performance. Provide Tier 3 support to end users, resolving complex issues promptly. At times, support light project coordination activities—such as facilitating discussions, tracking dependencies, or bridging gaps between teams—where deep system knowledge is required. Communication and Reporting: Deliver clear and actionable insights through reporting and visualization tools. Communicate financial data and system updates effectively to stakeholders, including senior management. System Testing and Release Management: Manage vendor releases and updates by coordinating testing efforts, resolving issues, and ensuring seamless deployment to the production environment. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to proactively identify opportunities for system and process enhancements, driving long-term operational improvements.

Requirements

Technical Proficiency: Expertise in developing solutions using SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages, along with proficiency in managing and enhancing financial systems, including ERP, EPM, and other financial tools.
System Development Lifecycle Knowledge: Deep understanding of system development lifecycles, with attention to detail when transitioning from development to testing and production environments.
Requirements Translation: Ability to translate business needs into thoughtful technical requirements and execute them effectively.
Process Improvement: Skill in identifying opportunities to optimize financial processes and implementing changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Data Analysis and Statistical Insight: Expertise in analyzing financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, leveraging statistical techniques and advanced query tools.
Forecasting and Modeling: Ability to develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and financial data insights to diverse audiences in a clear and professional manner, including promptly responding to inquiries and resolving issues.
Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Financial Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Basware or Esker is a plus

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain one or more enterprise financial systems, including managing vendor updates, troubleshooting issues, and developing system enhancements to meet evolving business needs.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand financial reporting and analysis requirements, translating them into technical specifications and actionable development plans for assigned financial systems.
Utilize databases and advanced query tools to gather, analyze, and validate financial data.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making and improve reporting accuracy.
Leverage data science techniques and advanced analytics within financial systems to design, develop, and implement financial models and forecasts.
Provide actionable insights through dashboards and visualizations that support business decisions and strategic planning.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance and IT, to ensure alignment on system design, functionality, and performance.
Provide Tier 3 support to end users, resolving complex issues promptly.
At times, support light project coordination activities—such as facilitating discussions, tracking dependencies, or bridging gaps between teams—where deep system knowledge is required.
Deliver clear and actionable insights through reporting and visualization tools.
Communicate financial data and system updates effectively to stakeholders, including senior management.
Manage vendor releases and updates by coordinating testing efforts, resolving issues, and ensuring seamless deployment to the production environment.
Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to proactively identify opportunities for system and process enhancements, driving long-term operational improvements.

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