Strategic FP&A Partner for R&D Innovation

Urbint; Washington; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Itron is seeking a strategic finance partner to support the Outcomes Research & Development organization within a technology-driven Utilities & Energy environment. You will manage end-to-end financial planning across actuals, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans to drive investment decisions aligned with customer outcomes.

Collaborating with the PMO, engineering, and senior leaders, you will develop models, perform scenario analyses, and ensure transparent reporting for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.

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.

Skills

Finance partner

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA

PMP certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle Cloud EPM Planning

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Itron is seeking a strategic finance partner to support the Outcomes Research & Development organization within a technology-driven Utilities & Energy environment. You will manage end-to-end financial planning across actuals, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans to drive investment decisions aligned with customer outcomes.

Collaborating with the PMO, engineering, and senior leaders, you will develop models, perform scenario analyses, and ensure transparent reporting for management.