Analytics and Master Data Management (MDM)… at Woodward, Inc. · Fort…

Summary: Woodward, Inc. is dedicated to creating a rewarding workplace and is seeking an Analytics and Master Data Management (MDM) Analyst I. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and governance of enterprise master data, supporting financial reporting and analytics, and collaborating with various teams to maintain data quality and compliance. Responsibilities: - Create, update, and retire financial master data objects (e.g., General Ledger Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers) - Maintain master data directly within SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA ERP, and related platforms - Partner with administrators to maintain master data across enterprise systems - Apply and enforce approved naming conventions, hierarchies, and data standards defined by Data Governance teams - Perform data validation, cleansing, and enrichment activities to maintain high-quality master data - Monitor and report on data quality KPIs such as completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency - Identify, investigate, and remediate data defects, inconsistencies, and duplicates - Execute periodic data audits and reconciliations to ensure alignment across systems - Adhere to established data governance policies, standards, and approval workflows - Support SOX and regulatory compliance activities related to financial master data - Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and auditability for all master data changes - Participate in cross-domain data stewardship activities as required - Execute master data requests using workflow and ticketing tools - Support and follow defined SLAs for data processing and issue resolution - Document data processes and maintain complete audit trails - Identify opportunities to improve data governance or operational workflows and support implementation of enhancements - Communicate financial master data issues, impacts, and resolutions to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner - Escalate critical issues appropriately to support prompt resolution - Partner within the Finance organization as well as cross-functionally through the operational master data team - Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and IT teams to resolve issues and support initiatives - Support data migration, system implementations, integrations, and upgrades - Support financial reporting and analytics by ensuring master data is accurate, standardized, and accessible - Analyze data trends and issues related to master data quality that may impact reporting or system performance - Contribute to dashboards, metrics, and reporting used to communicate data quality trends and improvement opportunities - Develop financial reporting and analysis using Power BI and other enterprise finance systems when needed Required Qualifications: - Strong understanding of data structures and relational data concepts - Experience with data governance workflows, MDM platforms, or data quality tools - Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, lookups, data analysis) - Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation - Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy - Ability to perform root cause analysis for data, workflow, and reporting issues - Understanding of data governance principles and data lifecycle management - Comfort working within standardized processes, controls, and approval hierarchies - Ability to translate business requirements into clear data requirements and documentation - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field - 1–3 years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Operations, Financial Systems, or a related discipline - Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA - Exposure to MDM, data quality, or analytics within a corporate finance environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Power BI or Tableau - Exposure to scripting or automation languages Required Skills: Master Data Management, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Data Governance, SQL, Power BI, Excel, Data Quality, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis Benefits: 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:, Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave