Strategic FP&A Principal Analyst

Puget Sound Energy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join its Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. You will support short- and mid-term financial forecasting with advanced modeling, variance analysis, and leadership reporting.

The role emphasizes consensus-building on analytical assumptions, development of interdepartmental models, and ongoing improvement of forecast integrity using tools like Anaplan and UI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related field; equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Leads monthly outlook/budget updates and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Develops five-year financial plan models and evaluates the impact of initiatives.
• Provides recommendations from quantitative and qualitative analyses to stakeholders.
• Contributes to corporate mid/long-term financial planning and strategy.
• Interacts with management to align modeling assumptions and targets; supports rate/financing decisions.
• Mentors staff in planning processes and uses financial planning tools like UI and Anaplan.

Skills

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Master's degree MBA preferred

CFA CPA CTP certifications

Tools

Anaplan

UI

Job description

Puget Sound Energy in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join its Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. You will support short- and mid-term financial forecasting with advanced modeling, variance analysis, and leadership reporting.

The role emphasizes consensus-building on analytical assumptions, development of interdepartmental models, and ongoing improvement of forecast integrity using tools like Anaplan and UI.