Watlow
Overview
Watlow
is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems. We are committed to doing the right thing, continually learning and improving, respecting everyone, and leading with service and humility. About the Role: We are looking for a
Senior Financial Analyst
to add to our corporate FP&A team. You will be a key partner to the commercial, technical, operations and corporate functions—assisting with business analysis and strategic decisions through structured and ad-hoc analytics. Your work will help the business understand trends across markets and respond to industry and product trends. You will support functional leaders in understanding financial impact and delivering insights to improve efficiency and returns on capital. Roles and Responsibilities
Own product, customer, channel profitability analysis
(price/volume/mix, margin bridge, gross margin, tariff, freight/FX impacts) Deliver monthly Business Unit performance data and insights
covering sales, bookings, backlog conversion, and margin drivers Drive ad-hoc analytics
(e.g., churn/win-loss, cost-to-serve, portfolio rationalization) to improve gross margin and growth Consolidate information
from disparate data sources to explain Enterprise performance, variance to budget, and key drivers Establish a reporting cadence with Functional SG&A Leaders . Highlight variances and action items in YTD vs. budget spending Partner with budget owners
on current performance, forecast updates, accruals, headcount & vacancy plans, and project spend Prepare monthly close schedules
(prepaids, accruals, reclasses) and ensure timely, accurate entries Track savings initiatives and investment cases;
measure benefit realization vs. plan Improve forecasting cadence and forecast accuracy
through driver-based models and standard templates Automate recurring reports
(Power Query/Power BI/Tableau) and streamline data flows from ERP to reporting Uphold strong controls & data integrity, document assumptions, and methodologies How your success will be measured
Development of reporting with clear return-on-investment focus , root cause analytics, and team buy-in Cycle-time reduction
for close and reporting (e.g., automation integration into recurring reports) Career Opportunities
Cross-functional exposure to Sales, Product Management, Operations, HR, IT, and Engineering leadership with flexible career paths. Required Skills and Experience
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel , including experience building financial models involving complex formulas and large data sets. Proficiency in PowerBI, Power Automate, low-code tools and new FP&A AI tools preferred. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills , ability to interact effectively with business partners at varying levels of management, cross functional and cross-national teams Ability to consistently discern strategic insights from data analysis Strong business partnering, curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity and ad-hoc work Strong sense of autonomy, critical thinking, and problem-solving mindset Regularly anticipate future challenges and business needs, and anticipate follow-ups and secondary implications Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years
of relevant finance experience involving
reporting, budgeting, forecasting and insights Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Engineering
or related field FP&A experience
at a manufacturing business is a plus but not required Proficiency in building
Power BI/Tableau/Power Query/Power Pivot reports ; experience with Power Automate and various FP&A AI tools is a plus but not required Experience with an
ERP system ; experience across multiple domestic and international entities preferred;
Oracle ERP experience preferred Benefits
The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits: Annual Incentive Program 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution tied to company performance Wellness incentives Employee Personal Assistance Program Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing accomodations@Watlow.com.
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Watlow
is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems. We are committed to doing the right thing, continually learning and improving, respecting everyone, and leading with service and humility. About the Role: We are looking for a
Senior Financial Analyst
to add to our corporate FP&A team. You will be a key partner to the commercial, technical, operations and corporate functions—assisting with business analysis and strategic decisions through structured and ad-hoc analytics. Your work will help the business understand trends across markets and respond to industry and product trends. You will support functional leaders in understanding financial impact and delivering insights to improve efficiency and returns on capital. Roles and Responsibilities
Own product, customer, channel profitability analysis
(price/volume/mix, margin bridge, gross margin, tariff, freight/FX impacts) Deliver monthly Business Unit performance data and insights
covering sales, bookings, backlog conversion, and margin drivers Drive ad-hoc analytics
(e.g., churn/win-loss, cost-to-serve, portfolio rationalization) to improve gross margin and growth Consolidate information
from disparate data sources to explain Enterprise performance, variance to budget, and key drivers Establish a reporting cadence with Functional SG&A Leaders . Highlight variances and action items in YTD vs. budget spending Partner with budget owners
on current performance, forecast updates, accruals, headcount & vacancy plans, and project spend Prepare monthly close schedules
(prepaids, accruals, reclasses) and ensure timely, accurate entries Track savings initiatives and investment cases;
measure benefit realization vs. plan Improve forecasting cadence and forecast accuracy
through driver-based models and standard templates Automate recurring reports
(Power Query/Power BI/Tableau) and streamline data flows from ERP to reporting Uphold strong controls & data integrity, document assumptions, and methodologies How your success will be measured
Development of reporting with clear return-on-investment focus , root cause analytics, and team buy-in Cycle-time reduction
for close and reporting (e.g., automation integration into recurring reports) Career Opportunities
Cross-functional exposure to Sales, Product Management, Operations, HR, IT, and Engineering leadership with flexible career paths. Required Skills and Experience
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel , including experience building financial models involving complex formulas and large data sets. Proficiency in PowerBI, Power Automate, low-code tools and new FP&A AI tools preferred. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills , ability to interact effectively with business partners at varying levels of management, cross functional and cross-national teams Ability to consistently discern strategic insights from data analysis Strong business partnering, curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity and ad-hoc work Strong sense of autonomy, critical thinking, and problem-solving mindset Regularly anticipate future challenges and business needs, and anticipate follow-ups and secondary implications Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years
of relevant finance experience involving
reporting, budgeting, forecasting and insights Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Engineering
or related field FP&A experience
at a manufacturing business is a plus but not required Proficiency in building
Power BI/Tableau/Power Query/Power Pivot reports ; experience with Power Automate and various FP&A AI tools is a plus but not required Experience with an
ERP system ; experience across multiple domestic and international entities preferred;
Oracle ERP experience preferred Benefits
The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits: Annual Incentive Program 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution tied to company performance Wellness incentives Employee Personal Assistance Program Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing accomodations@Watlow.com.
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