Woodward, Inc

Pricing Analyst II

Woodward, Inc$72K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in pricing analysis, preferably in manufacturing
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, including data analysis and reporting tools
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or S/4HANA
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate pricing insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Solid understanding of financial analysis and modeling techniques
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth pricing analyses to optimize financial results
  • Monitor performance metrics and recommend pricing adjustments
  • Implement standard pricing processes and strategies to enhance revenue
  • Collaborate with teams across sales, marketing, and finance on pricing plans
  • Develop and maintain pricing models and dashboards
  • Analyze cost changes and product performance to inform pricing decisions
  • Support various pricing requests and approvals for customer contracts

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all employees
  • 401(k) match of 4.5%
  • 5% annual stock contribution from the company
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays, with floating holidays available
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies
Full Job Description

Pricing Analyst II Estimated annual base pay: $72,000(minimum) - $93,000(midpoint) - $115,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 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 

Pricing Analyst II

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth pricing analysis and identify opportunities for optimization, with recommendations to improve price realization and financial results.
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics related to pricing, and recommend adjustments as needed to ensure continued success.
  • Execute day-to-day standard pricing processes and implement pricing strategies and tactics that maximize revenue and profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product management, finance, operations, supply chain, and engineering, to develop pricing plans and promotions that support business objectives.
  • Develop, refine, build, and maintain pricing models, templates, and dashboards based on business objectives and market conditions.
  • Analyze cost changes, margin impact, price variance, customer profitability, and product margin performance to support pricing decisions.
  • Support quote pricing, bid pricing, customer-specific pricing requests, product launch pricing, annual price increases, and other price adjustment cycles.
  • Partner with sales teams on deal pricing, margin targets, and approval workflows, and review customer contracts and pricing terms to ensure alignment with company policy and profitability goals.
  • Identify pricing exceptions, pricing errors, and leakage, and support pricing approvals and governance processes.
  • Prepare pricing reports and presentations for leadership, help improve pricing process efficiency and data accuracy, and document pricing policies, procedures, and controls.

Key Skills:

  • Manufacturing pricing experience
  • Financial analysis skills: Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and modeling, including using financial software and tools.
  • Quantitative analysis: Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets to develop insights and recommendations.
  • Market research and analysis: Ability to conduct market research, analyze trends and data, and identify new pricing opportunities.
  • Pricing strategy implementation : Ability to implement pricing strategies that maximize revenue and profitability.
  • Data analysis and visualization: Ability to use data analysis tools and techniques to visualize and communicate pricing insights and recommendations.
  • Communication skills: Ability to communicate complex pricing information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Project management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, met deadlines and work independently.
  • Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors and discrepancies in financial and pricing data.
  • Business acumen: Knowledge of the company's business and industry, including the ability to understand market trends and competitive dynamics.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

  • Experience in manufacturing pricing, pricing analysis, or revenue management
  • Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and reporting
  • Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
  • Exposure to SAP or S/4HANA, especially for pricing, finance, or order data
  • Ability to analyze large data sets and turn findings into clear recommendations
  • Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams such as sales, finance, marketing, or product management
  • Good communication skills for explaining pricing insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors in pricing or financial data
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently

This position is onsite Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and remote Tuesday and Friday.

Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

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About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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