Woodward, Inc Hiring for FINANCE MANAGER at Valencia, CA Full Time

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 : $90,000 – $112,000 (midpoint)
• 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 :

o Home / Auto Insurance discounts

o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Finance Manager , we have an exciting opportunity for you!

In this role you will be responsible for various finance activities may include, but are not limited to, various areas of financial accounting and reporting and financial planning and analysis for a particular portion of a group or global support service organization.

This position also works across business groups in various areas. Strong leadership and analytical skills, ability to work in a team environment, and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and various financial analysts’ tools are essential for your success in this position.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work independently or lead one or more other finance professionals to achieve the objectives of assigned responsibilities, driving a lean / continuous improvement climate.
• Lead and be responsible for the annual budget process and periodic financial forecasts and projections, including a rolling forecast, as required, for areas covered under a particular scope.
• Responsible for supporting business analysis activities for various financial decisions, such as make vs. buy decisions, capital investment decisions, business opportunity decisions driven from commercial activities and in connection with the product life cycle, among others.
• Coordinate with other finance team leaders and members to analyze and interpret monthly, quarterly and annual financial results compared against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Effectively communicate financial results and the results of financial analysis to others within the organization, in small and large group settings.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
• Advanced credentials such as MBA or CPA a plus (or international equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years accounting and financial experience
• Experience working in an aerospace and / or manufacturing environment highly desirable.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.

S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S.

Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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