Itron
Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist
United States of America, Washington, Liberty Lake
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$125kDetected 26 days ago
Data VisualizationAccessibilityProject ManagementFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&AResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ReportingVariance Analysis
About the role
- By delivering clear insights, scalable planning tools, and scenario-based analysis, this role helps R&D leaders make informed, customer-centric investment decisions.
- The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location.
- The base salary is $75,000-124,500 annually.
Responsibilities
- Act as an accountable finance partner to the global R&D organization, supporting innovation initiatives that deliver long-term customer and business value in the Utilities & Energy sector.
- Drive continuous improvement of R&D budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, increasing transparency, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Develop, maintain, and refine financial models that support scenario planning, investment governance, and executive-level decision-making.
- Partner closely with global R&D leaders, engineering teams, and the PMO to incorporate project updates, resource changes, and timeline shifts into financial plans and forecasts.
- Collaborate with R&D operating expense owners to ensure accurate forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and disciplined financial management tied to key strategic initiatives.
- Manage ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, validate data inputs, resolve discrepancies, and uphold high standards of financial accuracy and integrity.
- Support and lead strategic and operational initiatives related to R&D transformation, resource planning, and investment optimization, acting as a proactive change agent.
- Demonstrated ability to partner authentically with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
- Experience building and managing financial models to drive insight, support scenario planning, and identify optimization opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or a related analytical finance role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Power BI preferred.
Compensation
- The base salary is $75,000-124,500 annually.
- Lead and support the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for R&D, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, innovation roadmaps, and customer outcomes.
Benefits
- Analyze R&D investment profiles at the project and portfolio level, evaluating spend efficiency, portfolio health, and the financial impact of new product development and innovation pipelines.
- This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
- This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
Company info
- In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
Equal opportunity
- Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.
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