Principal Financial Planning & Analysis

Itron, Inc.

Liberty Lake, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Energy & Utilities, Energy Management, Expense Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Genetics, Identify Issues, Investor Relations, Leadership, Medical Conditions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Tax Reporting, Team Player, Treasury, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Liberty Lake, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate FP&A, this role is responsible for coleading Itron's consolidated forecasting cycles and internal financial reporting. The position partners closely with Finance leadership to develop, refine, and operationalize financial forecasts that support the company's strategic and operational objectives. This role is highly visible, engages with crossfunctional teams, and contributes to enterpriselevel initiatives aimed at improving forecasting, reporting, and business performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages for senior management and the Board of Directors, delivering clear, datadriven variance analysis, insights, and performance commentary.
Provide actionable financial insights to help leaders make customercentric and strategic decisions across all areas of financial planning.

Forecasting & Planning
Drive preparation of consolidated annual and quarterly forecasts aligned to Itron's strategic, operational, and customer commitments.
Lead continuous improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.
Develop and clearly communicate timelines, templates, and requirements for monthly outlook cycles, ensuring crossfunctional accountability and collaboration.

Financial Modeling & Decision Support
Build, maintain, and strengthen complex financial models used to support strategic initiatives, operational agility, and executive decisionmaking.
Partner with FP&A teams, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Accounting, and Investor Relations to ensure model accuracy, consistency, and alignment.

Business Partnering
Serve as a finance partner for organizations within G&A, including forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and detailed expense analysis.
Translate strategic initiatives and business partner KPIs into accurate and actionable forecast and budget inputs that support Itron's innovationdriven objectives.

Systems, Tools, & Processes

Act as a subject matter expert for planning and reporting platforms, offering guidance, training, and troubleshooting.
Support and lead automation, system enhancements, reporting improvements, and broader financial process optimization that enable an agile finance organization.

Corporate Initiatives & Transactions
Contribute to highimpact strategic and operational initiatives across the company.
Support financial integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as needed.

Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
5+ years of FP&A experience within a publicly traded company, including experience supporting global or functional organizations.
Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to convert raw financial data into clear, meaningful management insights.
Strong skills in PowerPoint, Workiva, and Power BI (preferred).
Advanced working knowledge of Oracle Cloud EPM Planning or similar cubebased planning/reporting systems.
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders and transforming strategic initiatives and KPIs into forecasts and budgets.
Proven expertise building and managing complex financial models that uncover trends and drive optimization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fastpaced, hybrid work environment with authenticity and accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships at all levels.

Preferred Skills & Experience
MBA or an advanced business degree.
Experience in the Utilities, Energy, or Technology sector.
Prior involvement in M&A financial integration or corporate transformation initiatives.

Travel0-10% (minimal).

Physical DemandsTypical office environment with no unusual physical requirements.

Benefits Info: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!

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.

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