Senior Financial Analyst: Energy Economics & Forecasting

Portland General Electric; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to develop economic analyses for major projects and functions, crafting long-term financial models with rigorous assumptions and presenting insights to senior management. The role emphasizes Excel-based modeling, high-quality communication, and collaboration across departments to support PGE's energy initiatives.

The candidate will deliver forecasting models, budgets, and strategic analyses, while coordinating with internal teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically five or more years in related field.

Responsibilities

• Economic Analysis – Develops analyses for significant corporate projects and/or functions, directing at least one other team member.
• Financial Models – Builds longer-term models with complex assumptions, aligning outputs with other departments.
• Reporting – Creates end-to-end forecasting models and presents results to management.
• Internal Consulting – Prepares reports and budgets/strategy metrics.
• External Interaction – Presents analyses to clients and senior management; may direct external consultants.
• Financial Systems – Prepares information for the Oregon Public Utilities Commission and other external parties.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Portland General Electric is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to develop economic analyses for major projects and functions, crafting long-term financial models with rigorous assumptions and presenting insights to senior management. The role emphasizes Excel-based modeling, high-quality communication, and collaboration across departments to support PGE's energy initiatives.

The candidate will deliver forecasting models, budgets, and strategic analyses, while coordinating with internal teams