Sr Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead and manage the CME finance team, providing strategic financial partnership to Itron’s global sales and Corporate Marketing organization. This highly visible role will influence business decisions that shape regional and global performance, driving profitable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic execution.

Duties & Responsibilities
 

Strategic Business Partnering

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior sales and marketing leaders, including the North America RVP of Sales and VP Corporate Marketing, delivering actionable financial insights to guide commercial strategy.

• Influence regional and global decision-making through data-driven analysis and compelling financial storytelling.

• Support global growth initiatives and strategic projects across sales and marketing.

• Conduct financial due diligence on channel partners to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
   

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead global sales compensation processes, partnering with sales enablement teams to set quotas and targets.

• Design and refine sales compensation models aligned with strategic goals and regional performance metrics.

• Validate attainment calculations for incentive payouts, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

• Manage planning and reporting for regional revenue, bookings, and backlog, consolidating global data for executive reporting.

• Oversee CME and corporate marketing planning processes, including timelines, targets, and deliverables.

• Deliver consolidated global reporting for CME revenue, bookings, and operating expenses for senior leadership and CFO earnings release preparation.

• Provide executive-level reporting for budgets and long-term forecasts supporting board presentations.

• Validate agent commission calculations and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Analyze forecasts to identify opportunities for operational efficiency.

• Ensure pipeline accuracy in partnership with Sales Operations and Sales Excellence teams.

• Own and maintain the Bookings Cube for NAM and global reconciliation.
   

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting accuracy.

• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and Treasury to resolve disputes and mitigate past-due accounts.

• Work with Treasury to reduce aged performance bonds and eliminate risk.

• Build and maintain complex financial models to support executive decision-making and scenario planning.

• Ensure governance and auditability of sales compensation processes, including documentation and internal controls.
   

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of finance analysts supporting regional sales and corporate marketing.

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on continuous development and best practices.

• Attract and retain top talent to strengthen the CME finance team.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis within a multinational organization.

• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Strong background in matrixed environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA preferred.

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.

• Proficiency in Salesforce, Oracle EPM/Hyperion, BI reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Collaborative mindset with a strong business acumen and problem-solving approach.

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment and drive results across virtual and in-office settings.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting sales organizations and global compensation processes.

• Familiarity with SaaS business models and subscrip