Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist - Contract

Itron • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative FP&A Specialist (Contractor) to support key financial processes across its Outcomes Product Marketing, Software Licensing, Partner Programs, and DEM business areas. This hybrid role involves managing accurate financial reporting, innovative analysis, and agile forecasting to advance business outcomes. The position is ideal for individuals who thrive in cross-functional environments, communicate authentically with stakeholders, and enjoy working across diverse financial portfolios.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI experience preferred.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.
• 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 [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees