Finance Specialist Jobs in Washington

INTRODUCTION

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The FP&A Specialist plays a key role in delivering accurate, insight-driven financial planning and analysis for the DCM business unit. Partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams, this role helps drive forecasting precision, supports strategic decision-making, and enhances financial transparency. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled at translating financial data into actionable insights that support a customer-centric, innovative, and agile organization in the Utilities & Energy technology sector.

• Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer-focused outcomes
• Maintain and enhance financial models for revenue, expenses, and headcount planning with a focus on accuracy, scalability, and innovation
• Analyze budget and forecast vs. actual results; deliver clear variance explanations and actionable insights to support accountable decision-making
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize performance and improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders and operational teams to integrate business insights into financial plans and forecasts
• Communicate financial results, forecasts, and key insights to leadership in a clear, concise, and authentic manner
• Serve as a trusted, collaborative advisor by translating complex financial concepts into actionable recommendations
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including bookings and ARR metrics relevant to a SaaS/subscription-based model
• Support month-end close processes, including reviewing revenue recognition (recurring and hardware) and assisting with professional services revenue tracking
• Prepare and distribute departmental budget vs. actual reports following close cycles
• Partner with Operations to monitor project financial performance, including profitability, utilization, and capacity planning
• Participate in project status meetings and follow up on financial action items to ensure accountability
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and agility of financial planning and reporting workflows
• Enhance reporting tools and systems to support scalable, data-driven decision-making in a technology-driven utilities environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, financial operations, or a similar role
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including revenue recognition
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders in a collaborative and customer-centric manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proactive, agile mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• High level of accountability and ownership in delivering accurate, timely results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle EBS, Oracle EPM Cloud, or similar platforms)
• Experience in a SaaS, subscription-based, or technology-driven Utilities & Energy business model
• Exposure to ARR, bookings, and subscription revenue metrics
• Experience supporting cross-functional business units or operational teams
• Familiarity with financial processes related to project-based or professional services environments
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and enhance reporting capabilities in a collaborative environment

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. The base salary is $75,000-124,500,000 annually.

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.