Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Transform complex financial data into compelling narratives, dashboards, and executive-ready presentations.
• Drive automation initiatives using AI-enabled tools and Power BI to modernize financial reporting.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional leaders in Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations.
• Support strategic decision-making regarding new product development, pricing, and portfolio strategy.
• Develop business cases for strategic investments and commercial opportunities while identifying potential risks.
• Enhance and scale financial planning and reporting processes to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience managing large and complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Must currently reside in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based company.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business context for senior leadership.
• Hands-on experience building dashboards and reporting using BI tools like Power BI.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Exposure to financial consolidation and planning tools such as HFM, EPM, or OneStream.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program.
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual performance-based contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Wellness incentives and Employee Personal Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation.
• Parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing innovative thermal products and systems. With over 100 years of experience, we deliver breakthrough thermal solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Our headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, serves as a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer-focused innovation.