Senior Financial Analyst — Strategy & Forecasting

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Finance professional to lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. You will analyze revenue, margins, and costs, and provide actionable insights to senior management. This role focuses on performance improvement and accuracy in reporting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, investment analysis, and delivering clear financial guidance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Experience building financial plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Ability to analyze revenue, margins, and operating expenses and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets for the organization.
• Analyze key business metrics and provide recommendations for performance improvements.
• Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for senior management.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Technical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Finance professional to lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. You will analyze revenue, margins, and costs, and provide actionable insights to senior management. This role focuses on performance improvement and accuracy in reporting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, investment analysis, and delivering clear financial guidance across the organization.