Niles, IL, USA
8 days ago
Financial Analyst

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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:  $64,880.00 (minimum) - $81,100.00(midpoint) - $97,320.00(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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Financial Analyst, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position reports to a leader within the finance organization. Responsibilities include performing financial analysis and business support in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and business needs. This position requires minimum supervision.

What You Will Be Doing

Analyze financial information - historical, prospective or hypothetical - to provide insights for the business regarding its performance, support business decisions, and plans for the futurePartner and communicate with stakeholders to gain understanding of their needs and to convey and interpret the results of financial analysisPrepare formal financial presentation material that is to be delivered by finance and other leaders of the businessDevelop and maintain financial models used for decision support, such as those used in the product life cycle process, capital expenditure justifications, and make vs. buy decisionsIdentify continuous improvement opportunities and actively participate in lean improvement and six sigma projectsRepresent the broader interests of the finance team by maintaining a general understanding of financial accounting, income taxes, treasury, and internal audit and driving appropriate consultation within and beyond financeRead and understand engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOM), and have a good understanding of manufacturing processes.Compile and analyze multiple sources of data to identify relevant information and determine the best course of action.

What We Are Looking For 

US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences in Accounting, Finance or Economics required2-5 years Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience with cost analysis for proposals requiring Cost or Pricing Data (COPD) preferredFamiliarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 preferredDemonstrates commitment to quality and awareness of continuous improvement principles through lean and six sigma toolsProficient in MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel. General knowledge and comfort working with ERP systems.Applies sound logic to problem solving, conveying an understanding of the business, the markets in which we operate, and general economic principlesAbility to pay attention to detailsGood written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Is tactful in relationships with othersAbility to understand and execute planning and forecasting processesStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlinesWorking knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial toolsInternational Locations: Ability to effectively communicate in EnglishBuilds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as across domestic and international functions and organizationsStrong team contributor. Demonstrates the ability to get along well with others

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the 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.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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