Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

About the role

Itron is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist to act as a strategic finance partner for its global Outcomes Research & Development organization. The role will provide end‑to‑end financial planning, analysis, and operational support to enable data‑driven investment decisions in the utilities and energy sector.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly financial reports for global R&D spend, highlighting drivers, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long‑range plans aligned with strategic priorities and innovation roadmaps.
• Drive continuous improvement of budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to increase transparency and efficiency.
• Analyze R&D investment profiles at project and portfolio levels, evaluating spend efficiency and financial impact of new product development.
• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario planning, investment governance and executive decision‑making.
• Partner with R&D leaders, engineering teams and the PMO to incorporate project updates, resource changes and timeline shifts into financial plans.
• Support ad‑hoc reporting requests, validate data inputs and ensure high standards of financial accuracy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance or a comparable analytical finance role.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and influence decision‑making.

Required skills