IT Finance Analyst

NW Natural; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NW Natural seeks an IT Finance Analyst for a hybrid role based at our Portland, Oregon headquarters. This non-union position supports IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, collaborating with IT, procurement, and business stakeholders.

The role offers a blend of on-site and remote work with a schedule that requires on-site presence Tue-Thu and flexible remote options Mon & Fri. Level 2 or Level 3 responsibilities include building budgets, multi-year forecasts, and variance analysis,

Job description

IT Finance Analyst

Non-Union Position IS Enterprise Infrastructure; Portland,Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid scheduleavailablefor Oregon & Washington residents. Regular FT, Exempt Posting # 5726

About Us

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve.Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE:

This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the Portland metropolitan area. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work.

Position Summary

The Business/Budget/Finance Analyst 2 or 3 provides financial, budgetary, and business analysis support to help ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and fiscal management. This role prepares and maintains budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and analytical models; monitors organizational spending; and identifies trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making. The analyst collaborates with business leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to evaluate financial performance, improve processes, and deliver data-driven recommendations that support operational and strategic objectives. The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and the scope and complexity of the work assigned. Level 2 performs moderately complex assignments under general supervision. Level 3 performs complex assignments under general guidance with minimal supervision and applies greater independent judgment in developing analyses and recommendations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Budget Development, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Facilitate the annual IT&S budget development process, partnering with department managers to build accurate cost projections and align spending with strategic priorities. At Level 3, independently leads major components of the budget development process and provides recommendations on complex budget issues.
• Produce and maintain multi-year financial forecasts across Capital and Operating budget. At Level 3, develops and maintains more complex forecasts involving multiple assumptions, cost centers, or investment scenarios.
• Support scenario planning and what-if analyses to evaluate budget adjustments, resource allocations, and investment decisions. At Level 3, independently structures complex scenario analyses and develops recommendations for management consideration.
• Support rate case financial planning and data requests.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports comparing actuals to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers of variances and emerging trends. At Level 3, synthesizes complex findings and presents conclusions and recommendations to management.
• Investigate significant budget variances with IT leadership, recommend corrective actions, and monitor the effectiveness of mitigation plans. At Level 3, independently evaluates complex variances and recommend actions that may affect multiple departments or initiatives.

Cross-Department Analysis

• Act as liaison between IT and Finance, Procurement, and business unit stakeholders on budget-impacting decisions. At Level 3, serves as a primary resource on complex financial matters and facilitates alignment across stakeholders.
• Gather and document business requirements for cross-functional projects within IT&S.
• May facilitate cost-benefit analyses and business cases for new technology investments. At Level 3, leads complex cost-benefit analyses and business cases and presents recommendations to management.
• Support vendor contract reviews and negotiations from a cost/ROI perspective.
• Map process dependencies across departments to identify efficiency or cost-saving opportunities.

General/Supporting Duties

• Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings to support planning, budgeting, and project initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Assist in capital planning and prioritization of IT&S investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
• Level 2: Minimum 3 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, business analysis, forecasting, or a related analytical role.
• Level 3: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, business analysis, forecasting, or a related analytical role, including experience independently completing complex analyses or planning activities.
• Experience supporting annual budget development, forecasting and financial reporting process.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating into meaningful business insights.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze trends and support decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, intermediate formulas and financial analysis techniques.
• Experience with financial management, ERP, or reporting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar platform).
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and summarize information and use data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Level 3: Demonstrated ability to work under general guidance with minimal supervision, address complex issues that may not have a clear precedent, and communicate well-supported recommendations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience supporting IT budgets, technology portfolios, or project financial management.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Financial analysis.
• Experience working with a regulated utility is a plus.
• Knowledge of capital and operating expense management.
• Experience working in large, complex, or matrixed organizations.

What we offer

Health & Wellness -

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial -

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Discounts -

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Base salary range:$81,500.00-$111,850.00 (Level 2) or $98,450.00 - $140,300.00 (Level 3) per year, depending on qualifications

Annual Target Incentive: Level 2, 9.5% target Level 3, 9.5% target

Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% - 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

Deadline:10/13/26

Disclosure

We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information

NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural's Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.