Finance Manager

This position reports to Group Controller and is responsible for designated finance activities. Designated 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. 

• Leads a team of finance professionals to achieve the objectives of assigned responsibilities, driving a lean/continuous improvement climate.
• Responsible for all accounting processes, leading to the timely and accurate reporting of financial results for the specific responsibility area and in compliance with established internal control guidelines. 
• Coordinates 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 communicates financial results and the results of financial analysis to others within the organization, in small and large group settings.
• Responsible for supervision of statutory and tax reporting, payroll and all other budget settlements.
• Responsible for recruiting, retaining, coaching and developing team members.
• Effectively manages department resources through organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Acts as a financial consultant to non-finance leaders and members in the organization.
• Participates in preparing and interpreting analysis that leads to the setting of strategic objectives and implementation plans.
• Leads and is 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.
• May be 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.
• Coordinates internal control monitoring (including SOX) and external and internal audits for areas within scope of responsibilities.

• May lead or participate in global projects as assigned.
• May direct the specific planning activities of  analysts and/or accountants at other locations, as needed, to ensure regional/segment consistency.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and various financial analysis tools, such as discounted cash flows and variance analysis.
• Sound knowledge of Polish tax, payroll and statutory regulations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills, interpersonal skills, and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills conducive to fostering a lean/continuous improvement environment.
• Skilled in use of computer software, systems and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, including cross-organizational.
• Effectively makes recommendations and influences decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Demonstrates sound and logical thought processes when making decisions and giving direction.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's degree preferred)
• Advanced credentials such as MBA or CPA a plus (or international equivalent)

• 5+ years accounting and financial experience.
• Previous leadership experience.

• Standard Office Equipment - Telephone, Copier/Fax, Computer

• General office environment
• Domestic and international business travel

Woodward offers competitive pay, a total rewards package, opportunity for advancement, training and development. For more information please visit our website www.woodward.com.