Sr Director FP&A - Aerospace

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 workplaces 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: $192,000(minimum) - $240,000(midpoint) - $288,000(maximum)
• All members included in 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Finance Executive, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Finance Director for FP&A will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning and analysis for our division. This includes preparing the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, long range plans, and reporting out the monthly financial results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of success in similar roles.

What You Will Be Doing

• Financial strategy: Developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the overall business objectives. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, assessing financial risks, and developing plans to achieve financial goals.
• Financial planning and analysis: Developing and managing the financial planning and analysis function of the organization. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Risk management: Identifying and managing financial risks to minimize the impact of potential losses. This includes developing risk management strategies and monitoring the effectiveness of these strategies.
• Financial reporting and compliance: Ensuring that all financial reports are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements. Report out the monthly financial results, including variance analysis and recommendations for improvement
• Leadership and team management: Managing and developing the finance team, ensuring that they are aligned with the overall business goals. This includes overseeing the hiring, training, and development of finance professionals, and providing leadership and guidance to the team.
• Collaboration and partnership: Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the division and across the company

What We Are Looking For

• Financial strategy: Strong strategic thinking skills to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the overall business objectives.
• Financial planning and analysis: Strong analytical skills to develop and manage the financial planning and analysis function of the organization.
• Risk management: Ability to identify and manage financial risks to minimize the impact of potential losses.
• Financial reporting and compliance: Strong understanding of financial reporting requirements and the ability to ensure that all financial reports are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Leadership and team management: Demonstrated leadership skills to manage and develop the finance team and ensure that they are aligned with the overall business goals.
• Communication: Effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders.
• Accounting knowledge: A strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Budgeting and forecasting: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts to ensure the financial stability of the organization.
• Technology proficiency: Comfort with using financial software and technology to manage financial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, CPA or MBA preferred. Successful candidates will typically have 12 or more years of experience in progressively complex roles in finance.

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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