Principal Financial Planning & Analysis

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.

As a Principal FP&A Partner, you will serve as a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Outcomes and Customer Success organizations, operational teams, and the Project Management Office. This role offers the opportunity to lead project financials, deliver deep technical analysis, and influence decisions that shape both current and future financial performance. You will collaborate across functions and with senior leadership to provide insights that drive operational excellence and sustainable growth.

- Lead financial planning and analysis for complex projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and operational KPIs.

- Own department-level budgets and rolling forecasts, promoting accountability for revenue, gross margin, capital expenditures, and other financial commitments.

- Develop and present financial reports, forecasts, and actionable insights to senior leaders to support data-driven decision-making.

- Design and maintain advanced financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis.

- Collaborate on global process requirements, including statutory/tax reporting, localization, and operational reporting needs.

- Uphold a robust internal control environment, mitigating SOX-related risks and ensuring compliance.

- Build strong partnerships across teams, fostering collaboration and influencing outcomes to meet financial and operational objectives.

- Lead or contribute to cross-functional business initiatives, serving as a subject matter expert in financial strategy and execution.

- Champion continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and implementing best practices in FP&A tools and methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance, with a proven track record in complex financial analysis and planning.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.

- Experience with Oracle Hyperion Essbase or similar cube-based reporting platforms.

- Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex financial models for strategic decision-making.

- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

- Proven ability to drive change and challenge the status quo with authenticity and accountability.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.

- Experience supporting financial analysis for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Managed Services solutions is a plus.

- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and driving progress collaboratively.

Preferred Skills & Experience

- Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

- Experience in the Utilities & Energy sector or with customer-centric technology organizations.

- MBA or advanced degree in Finance or related field.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business discipline required.

- MBA preferred.

Physical Demands

- Typical 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!

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. Liberty Lake: The base salary is $96,000 – $175,000. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

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