Sr. Financial Analyst

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A – Business Partnering & Strategic Projects) to join our St. Louis headquarters in a high-visibility, business-facing role.

You will develop financial models, deliver actionable insights, and drive automation using Power BI and other tools, partnering with cross-functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations to support pricing, product strategy, and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role.
• Proven background in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Play a key role in annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning while delivering clear, actionable insights that drive business performance.
• Data Storytelling & Visualization: Transform complex financial data into compelling narratives, dashboards, and executive-ready presentations that make information accessible and easy to act on.
• Technology & Automation: Lead automation initiatives and leverage AI-enabled tools and Power BI to modernize financial reporting and reduce manual effort across the function.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations, aligning financial insights with broader business priorities.
• Strategic Decision Support: Partner with business unit leaders on new product development, pricing, portfolio strategy, and go-to-market decisions to balance short-term results with long-term growth.
• Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by enhancing and scaling financial planning and reporting processes to keep pace with evolving business needs.
• Investment & Opportunity Analysis: Develop business cases for strategic investments and commercial opportunities while proactively identifying risks and positioning the business to stay ahead of changing conditions.
• Impact from Day One: Step into a high-visibility role where your work directly influences key initiatives and gives you the opportunity to become a go-to resource for senior leaders across the organization.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Oracle ERP

HFM

EPM

OneStream

Job description

At Watlow’s Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it’s a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.

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We are hiring a: Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A – Business Partnering & Strategic Projects)

St. Louis, Missouri (Must already live in the St. Louis area to be considered for the role)

Watlow is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team based out of our St. Louis Headquarters in a high visibility, business facing role where your work will directly influence strategic decisions across the organization.

This is not your traditional reporting focused FP&A role. You will play an active part in shaping how financial insights are developed and delivered, improving processes, and driving better decision making across the business. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are motivated by the opportunity to build, improve, and make a real impact, we would love to connect with you.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Play a key role in annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning while delivering clear, actionable insights that drive business performance.
• Data Storytelling & Visualization: Transform complex financial data into compelling narratives, dashboards, and executive-ready presentations that make information accessible and easy to act on.
• Technology & Automation: Lead automation initiatives and leverage AI-enabled tools and Power BI to modernize financial reporting and reduce manual effort across the function.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations, aligning financial insights with broader business priorities.
• Strategic Decision Support: Partner with business unit leaders on new product development, pricing, portfolio strategy, and go-to-market decisions to balance short-term results with long-term growth.
• Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by enhancing and scaling financial planning and reporting processes to keep pace with evolving business needs.
• Investment & Opportunity Analysis: Develop business cases for strategic investments and commercial opportunities while proactively identifying risks and positioning the business to stay ahead of changing conditions.
• Impact from Day One: Step into a high-visibility role where your work directly influences key initiatives and gives you the opportunity to become a go-to resource for senior leaders across the organization.

What you´ll need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role
• Proven background in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills with experience working with large and complex datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based company
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business context for a variety of audiences including senior leadership
• Hands-on experience building dashboards and reporting using BI tools, such as Power BI
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Exposure to financial consolidation and planning tools such as HFM, EPM, or OneStream