Program Manager - Financial Analysis

Iberdrola•Portland, OR

1d•$106,000 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager – Financial Analysis supports Asset & Energy Management (AEM) by leading the development, reporting, and oversight of OpEx and CapEx budgets, financial indicators, and performance metrics. This role is responsible for variance analysis against budget, KPI management, and delivering actionable insights to senior and executive leadership. The position provides comprehensive financial support to Asset and Energy Management by integrating inputs across functions to produce accurate forecasts, financial evaluations, and investment analyses. In addition, the Program Manager leads the end‑to‑end RFP bid process for AEM initiatives through iBuy (Ariba), coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders and enterprise control functions to ensure efficient, compliant sourcing aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business admin, human resources or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Energy experience (10+ years) or the equivalent combination.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, interfacing effectively with cross-functional internal groups of all levels and competencies.
Experience with renewable operations and processes.
Experience with SAP.
Good understanding of purchasing, inventory, and work orders.
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, directors, and internal customers.
Ability to articulate with senior leaders (vice-presidents, directors, etc.)
Strong desire to develop technical and financial knowledge around wind and solar commercial operations.
Strong attention to detail and accountability for results.
Good problem-solving capabilities, including independently diagnosing and solving issues and knowing when to seek input and guidance.
Ability to work on projects both collaboratively and independently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast- paced, dynamic environment, managing and interfacing with cross- functional internal groups of all levels and competencies.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in project tracking and management to oversee financial projects and ensure timely completion.
Financial Reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis expertise to support strategic decision-making.
Proficiency in data visualization tools, especially SAP and Power BI, to create insightful financial dashboards and reports.
Strong understanding of Excel.

Responsibilities

Lead development, reporting, and review of AEM operating and capital budgets, including OpEx and CapEx planning, forecasting, and long‑range outlooks.
Perform detailed variance analysis of budget versus actual results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop, track, and manage financial KPIs, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior and executive leadership.
Act as a trusted financial partner to AEM leadership, providing analytical support for operational, strategic, and investment decisions.
Translate operational drivers into financial impacts to inform prioritization and resource allocation.
Drive continuous improvement in financial models, reporting processes, and performance management practices.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency in financial reporting, forecasts, and management presentations.
Analyze and evaluate ways to mitigate risk and improve contract terms through data, and critical review of scopes of work and bid packages.
Work with Corporate Procurement to publish and evaluate requests for proposals consistent with Company policies; synthesize requirements in scopes of work and pricing templates for bid packages.
Develop and implement training materials, guides, and best practices to enhance team efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency across financial and RFP processes.