FP&A Specialist

Itron•Austin, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 partner to the Outcomes and Customer Success Organizations, operational staff, and project management office. The opportunity to spearhead project financials by driving in-depth technical analysis for present and future financial performance. You will have the opportunity to interface with cross-functional teams and senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
3–5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or a related analytical finance role.
Demonstrated ability to partner authentically with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of accountability and attention to detail.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities with agility.
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or PMP certification.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Power BI preferred.
Advanced working knowledge of Oracle Cloud EPM Planning or a similar cube-based planning and reporting platform.
Experience building and managing financial models to drive insight, support scenario planning, and identify optimization opportunities.
Comfort challenging the status quo, influencing change, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative, innovative culture.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive progress in a hybrid work environment (virtual and in-office).

Responsibilities

Act as an accountable finance partner to the global R&D organization, supporting innovation initiatives that deliver long-term customer and business value in the Utilities & Energy sector.
Prepare, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting for global R&D spend, highlighting key drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities, and recommending agile corrective actions when needed.
Lead and support the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for R&D, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, innovation roadmaps, and customer outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement of R&D budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, increasing transparency, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
Analyze R&D investment profiles at the project and portfolio level, evaluating spend efficiency, portfolio health, and the financial impact of new product development and innovation pipelines.
Develop, maintain, and refine financial models that support scenario planning, investment governance, and executive-level decision-making.
Partner closely with global R&D leaders, engineering teams, and the PMO to incorporate project updates, resource changes, and timeline shifts into financial plans and forecasts.
Collaborate with R&D operating expense owners to ensure accurate forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and disciplined financial management tied to key strategic initiatives.
Manage ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, validate data inputs, resolve discrepancies, and uphold high standards of financial accuracy and integrity.
Support and lead strategic and operational initiatives related to R&D transformation, resource planning, and investment optimization, acting as a proactive change agent.