Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst (FP&A) – St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid) Watlow is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our growing corporate FP&A team. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate FP&A, you will support enterprise financial planning, reporting, and analysis. What You’ll Do Planning & Forecasting Support: Assist with monthly, quarterly, annual, and long‑range FP&A processes by gathering inputs, refreshing models, preparing schedules, and validating data. Reporting & Analysis: Develop and maintain recurring close schedules, variance analysis files, reporting templates, dashboards, and financial review materials that help leadership understand business performance. Data & Insights: Analyze actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior year to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into clear summaries and charts. Automation & Process Improvement: Automate recurring reports to streamline data flows from ERP and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of FP&A processes and templates. Systems & Tools: Build familiarity with Watlow’s reporting tools and ERP systems including Power BI, Oracle EPM, and Smartview. Controls & Data Integrity: Perform consistent self‑checks, document assumptions, and ensure accuracy and reliability of all work products before they go upstream. Growth & Learning: Build knowledge of Watlow’s business, financial systems, and planning processes over time with mentorship from the FP&A Manager. What you’ll need to succeed Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field. 0–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related roles; 2–4 years preferred. Strong Excel skills including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and financial model management techniques. Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail and a desire to learn. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with accuracy. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and advanced Excel features like Power Pivot and Power Query. Previous exposure to consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis. Experience with Oracle, Oracle EPM Planning, or similar ERP and financial planning systems. Benefits Annual Incentive Program 401(k) plan with company match and performance‑based contribution. 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 and cultivate a culture of inclusion 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 us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Watlow