Principal FP&A - Networked Solutions PBU

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. This position will be a key strategic partner to the Networked Solutions Product Business Unit (PBU), providing financial leadership and operational support. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, analyzing variances between actuals, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans. You will lead complex financial modeling and conduct in-depth analysis to evaluate current trends and support data-driven decision-making. The position offers broad exposure across the organization, including collaboration with cross-functional teams and interaction with senior management. Job Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial analysis for global consolidation, highlighting variances, and providing recommendations for corrective actions. Contribute to the development of long-term budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial outlooks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion while identifying risks, opportunities, and recommending actions. Continuously improve budgeting and forecasting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy, driving process improvements where needed. Analyze revenue profiles, focusing on customer and product profitability, supply chain performance, and the financial impacts of new product development. Maintain and enhance complex financial models to support executive decision-making and strategic planning. Partner with global business functions, operational teams, and project management offices to incorporate changes into financial plans and forecasts. Partner with an OpEx department(s) to support financial forecasting and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving business decisions through data-driven financial analysis and strategic planning. Handle ad hoc reports, validate data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results. Assist and lead ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required. Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in FP&A or a strategic finance role. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, as well as proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI (preferred). Advanced working knowledge of Oracle Cloud EPM planning or a similar cube-based reporting platform is required. Expertise in creating and managing complex financial models to drive profound insight into specific performance areas and identify potential optimization change initiatives. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong organizational skills. Excellent communication skills with all levels of the corporate ladder. Ability to contest the status quo and be a change agent. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of organizational skills. Ability to drive progress forward in a hybrid work environment (virtual/in-office). Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or other business-related discipline; MBA a plus. Travel: 0-5% Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. #LI-MC3 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! Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary for this position 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 salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com. Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here. Not ready to apply? Introduce yourself to our team so we can stay in touch. 5000+ global employees Products and solutions deployed in 100+ countries Headquarters: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA Publicly traded: ITRI ESG goals and achievements Award-winning workplace Inclusion-first work culture Commitment to employee growth and development: iGrow program Employee resource groups*: iBelong program Paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships Generous and flexible paid time off* *Variable by location or position Hear from our Employees @ Itron Careers Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email accessibility@itron.com.