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- Lead the end‑to‑end revenue model forecasting process—covering FMS and new model contracts—integrating actuals, backlog, and pipeline inputs to produce accurate short‑ and long‑term forecasts.
- Align revenue model forecasts with FP&A assumptions during monthly and quarterly forecast cycles, ensuring consistency and customer‑centric decision support.
- Maintain, monitor, and govern forecast confidence assumptions, including the evaluation of material changes, large deals, and emerging risks.
- Champion innovative and agile forecasting practices aligned to ASC 606 and the evolving needs of the Utilities & Energy technology sector.
- Drive forecasting accuracy and predictability through enhanced methodologies, automation, and historical trend analysis.
- Establish and track revenue forecasting KPIs, conducting variance analysis that strengthens accountability across teams.
- Manage a recurring process focused on models, contracts, and transactions with elevated forecasting risk.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data and insights to elevate forecasting quality across the enterprise.
- Oversee the Forecast Management System (FMS), ensuring integration and alignment with ERP and CRM systems such as Oracle and Salesforce.
- Ensure data completeness, integrity, validation, and reconciliation across all systems supporting revenue model forecasting.
- Partner with Technology, Revenue Operations, and process improvement teams to implement scalable forecasting enhancements, automation, and strong governance controls.
- Utilize Conga/Salesforce capabilities to automate allocation estimate processes.
- Serve as the primary forecasting partner to FP&A, Controllership, Revenue Operations, and Sales Operations, collaborating authentically and transparently.
- Deliver scenario modeling, ad hoc analyses, and strategic insights that support executive leadership decision‑making.
- Prepare clear, concise forecasting narratives for senior leadership and C‑level reviews, highlighting risks, opportunities, and customer‑driven business impacts.
- Cultivate trusted partnerships across the organization through collaborative communication and timely, actionable insights.
- Build and lead a high‑performing team of revenue model forecasting professionals, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture grounded in accountability, agility, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Establish enterprise‑wide forecasting governance, documentation standards, and training programs to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer across regions and business units.
- Position this function as essential to the effectiveness and confidence of FP&A revenue model forecasting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in revenue recognition, revenue forecasting, FP&A, controllership, or revenue operations.
- Deep knowledge of revenue forecasting methodologies, backlog/pipeline analysis, and ASC 606‑aligned revenue modeling.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional forecasting processes—preferably in a global technology or Utilities & Energy environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and executive‑ready presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into customer‑centric insights.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusting, authentic, cross‑functional relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
- CPA, CFA, or MBA.
- Experience using forecasting and analytics systems (e.g., FMS, Oracle, Salesforce, Power BI).
- Strong track record of driving automation, process standardization, and measurable forecasting accuracy improvements.
- Experience working in or supporting a technology organization serving Utilities & Energy customers.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $125,000-225,000 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
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The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options, life and disability insurance, an EAP, and mental‑health resources, with plans characterized as strong for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard, and recent company materials describe a comparatively strong matching formula alongside access to an ESPP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include unlimited PTO for many salaried roles and paid holidays. Hybrid/remote options also appear in recent postings.
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