Sr FP&A Finance Director

$180,000 - $180,000/Yr

Woodward - Fort Collins, CO

Full-time - Senior

Fort Collins, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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. In this role, you will develop and implement financial planning and analysis processes to support the division's strategic objectives. You will prepare the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and timely. Reporting out the monthly financial results will be a key responsibility, including variance analysis and recommendations for improvement. You will collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, providing financial guidance and analysis to the VP of Finance and other senior leaders within the division. Additionally, you will manage a team of financial managers and analysts, ensuring they meet performance expectations and develop professionally. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within the division and across the company will be essential to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial planning and analysis processes to support the division's strategic objectives
• Prepare the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long range plans
• Report out the monthly financial results, including variance analysis and recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to the VP of Finance and other senior leaders within the division
• Manage a team of financial managers and analysts and ensure they are meeting performance expectations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the division and across the company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar role
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial modeling and forecasting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience managing a team of financial analysts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools
• CPA or MBA preferred

Benefits

• 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