Strategic FP&A Partner for R&D & Innovation

Itron, Inc.

Liberty Lake (WA)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Health & wellbeing programs

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Hybrid work schedule

Paid vacations

Paid internships, co-op and Apprentice

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a strategic finance partner for the Outcomes Research & Development organization in the Utilities & Energy sector. You’ll own end-to-end planning across actuals, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans to enable innovation and value creation.

Work with PMO, engineering, and senior leaders to align resources, monitor portfolio health, and drive continuous improvement. The role demands strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and clear, customer-focused financial

Qualifications

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.

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.