Job Description

Financial Consultant 2 or 3 

Non-Union Position
WTR-Business Development; Portland, Oregon (US-OR) 

Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5635

About Us:

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.

Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people.

The Role:

Leads and supports the development and management of financial forecasting, budgeting, and planning studies, financial analysis, and process improvement.

Day to Day:

• Leads the development and preparation of financial plans and forecasts of revenue, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and financial ratios, including scenario analysis as required.
• Help manage the development and maintenance of operating budgets, including variance analysis.
• Leads the development and implementation of financial forecast models, and supports long-term forecast process and scenario planning.
• Develops reports and queries using various reporting tools to support the more efficient operation of the business
• Provides regulatory and investor relations support, including cost of service calculations
• Performs financial modeling and analysis including PVRR (Cost of Service), IRR, NPV, ROI, and ROE to optimize cash flows, evaluate customer rate impact, assess shareholder returns, and support capital project selection
• Performance financial modeling and analysis to support business development activity, including contract negotiations, evaluation of acquisitions, and greenfield development planning.
• Proactively identifies problems and risks; actively seeks resolution of known problems; communicates and escalates as needed.
• Provides specialized guidance, advice and counsel to management on highly visible or company-wide strategic initiatives. Conducts studies and analysis, develops alternatives, presents recommendations and influences management decisions.
• Performs complex assignments requiring analysis, judgement, and evaluation, which may lack precedent and require creativity.
• Establishes and maintains productive business partnerships across the organization.
• Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

Come on your first day with:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related business field or have equivalent business experience. CPA, MBA or CFA is desirable.
• Minimum of five years of financial analysis experience for a level 2. Additional years’ experience required for a level 3.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated understanding of financial analysis concepts and financial planning techniques.
• Understanding of regulated utility economics, including revenue requirement and rate base development.
• Financial modeling skills and experience using Microsoft Excel. Other software such as UI Planner software is preferred.
• Research and analysis skills including ability to obtain relevant data, evaluate complex situations, and influence outcomes.
• Experience working with financial statements and experience building and utilizing financial models; experience utilizing AI to streamline data collection and data integration preferred
• Experience with SAP or other integrated financial systems preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the preparation of documents and presentations for varied audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exhibiting sound business judgment.
• Capable of meeting tight schedules and demanding targets while delivering high-quality output; effective at managing competing priorities and reconciling divergent expectations.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a high degree of credibility and trust across the organization.
• Proven ability to develop innovative and resourceful solutions to complex issues and new projects.
• The position will be filled at the level that commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform 

Work Life Balance -

• Start at 20 Vacation Days 
• 80 Hours of Sick Time 
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave

Financial -

• Competitive 401K company contribution and match 
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

Base salary range: $98,450.00 - $140,300.00 (Level 2) or $110,250.00 - $157,100.00 (Level 3) per year, depending on qualifications 

 

Application Process:   To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

Deadline:  8/5/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural Water participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural Water’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NW Natural Water does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural Water valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural Water HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural Water. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural Water as a result of the referral or through other means.

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