Financial Systems Analyst and Administrator

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

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:  $70,080(minimum) - $87,600(midpoint) - $105,120(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 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 Systems Administrator EPM , we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Systems Administrator EPM is responsible for providing ongoing business support to the Finance organization for issues, data and configuration updates, and system enhancements.

The incumbent must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail along with experience in financial systems support, project management, and report writing. The Systems Administrator EPM works closely with support partners/vendors and performs an active hands-on role with business teams providing support and new product enhancements.
 

What You Will Be Doing 

• Lead implementation, administration, testing and conduct user training for EPM (Financial Planning and Consolidation software) and other financial systems
• Build and maintain financial data models, reporting and analytics, data automation and visualization tools that support key business decisions
• Leverage business process expertise and project management techniques to help with cross-functional process improvement and analytics projects 
• Develop and implement system enhancements by utilizing coding skills to customize and extend functionality within the tool
• Function as Tier 2 user support to business analysts including resolving advanced requests
• Partner with software vendor/consulting support on Tier 3 requests and escalation as well as system design, enhancements, best practices, upgrades, education and release testing
• Work closely with IT to design, build and maintain efficient system integrations
• Maintain process documentation, architectural diagrams, and enhancements roadmap
• Ensure quality and accuracy of solutions in accordance with data governance, prioritization, controls and audit requirements
• Effectively organize, document requirements and prioritize work assignments with your leader
• Actively remove obstacles to success including appropriate escalation and proposal of risk mitigation strategies
• Respond to change with a willingness to learn and collaborate to propose new ways to accomplish objectives

What We Are Looking For 

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Finance and/or Data related coursework a plus)
• 2-5 years experience with the following types of systems:  ERP, data warehousing, reporting, visualization, workflow and/or robotics process automation required
• Experience in systems administration, EPM or similar financial systems preferred
• Understanding of accounting close and consolidation processes
• Experience with financial planning, analysis and model building
• Familiarity with cadence and deliverables associated with the financial functions
• Advanced experience with report building, Microsoft Excel and Database Management
• Advanced problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities
• Effective collaboration skills conducive to fostering a lean/continuous improvement environment among team and peers
• Technical aptitude; applies curiosity to the exploration and mastery of new tools, systems, and processes

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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