Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Itron is a global leader in energy and water resource management, and we are seeking a detail‑oriented and collaborative FP&A Specialist (Contractor) to support key financial processes across our Outcomes Product Marketing, Software Licensing, Partner Programs, and DEM business areas. In this hybrid role, you will play an accountable and customer‑centric part in delivering accurate financial reporting, innovative analysis, and agile forecasting that advance our business outcomes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in cross‑functional environments, communicates authentically with stakeholders, and enjoys working across diverse financial portfolios to support a more resourceful world.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage budget and forecast cycles with accountable, customer‑centric accuracy, including updates, reviews, and variance analysis.

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial results with clear, authentic, and actionable insights.

• Support investment tracking, headcount planning, and spend transparency to enable agile, data‑driven decisions.

• Deliver innovative financial analysis to strengthen decision‑making across Outcomes Product Marketing.

• Gather, reconcile, and validate revenue, GM%, R&D, and cost inputs for quarterly PE Form submissions.

• Complete PE Forms accurately and maintain strong financial quality controls.

• Use Power BI and internal systems to ensure consistent, reliable financial data.

• Collaborate with Finance and PMO to resolve discrepancies and support transparent portfolio reviews.

• Prepare charts and visuals for QBRR leadership materials.

• Support accurate royalty, software licensing, and partner‑program calculations, validations, and reconciliations.

• Maintain and improve financial models and reporting for licensing and partner activities.

• Assist in forecasting and actuals reviews to clarify key revenue streams.

• Lead DEM monthly forecasting inputs and operational reporting with a collaborative, customer‑focused approach.

• Analyze performance trends and prepare concise commentary to support agile leadership decisions.

• Contribute to financial modeling that monitors operational and financial performance.

• Partner with Revenue Recognition to ensure accurate revenue treatment and compliance.

• Support data validation and modeling through authentic, cross‑functional collaboration.
   

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–4+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or accounting.

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with a high level of accountability for accuracy.

• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred.

• Ability to clearly communicate concise, customer‑focused financial insights to stakeholders across the business.

• Collaborative, proactive, and agile working style aligned with Itron’s innovative culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience.
   

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in the technology, energy, or utilities sector.

• Familiarity with revenue recognition concepts related to software and licensing.

• Experience supporting cross‑functional financial processes in fast‑paced, innovative environments.

• Knowledge of Itron systems or NPI portfolio processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
 

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

 

The successful candidate’s hourly rate will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. Liberty Lake: The hourly rate is $36.05– $67.78.