Principal Financial Analyst

The Port of Portland is Hiring a Principal Financial Analyst!

Are you an experienced financial professional with a passion for strategic decision-making and data-driven analysis? The Port of Portland is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to provide valuable insights that guide operational success. You'll leverage your expertise in investment analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to help shape decisions that impact the Port's future. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where your contributions directly influence growth, we want to hear from you!

About Us:
The Port of Portland powers regional economic growth, providing global connectivity through our three airports, four marine terminals, and five business parks. We support diverse industries, foster inclusive opportunities, and create a sustainable community. As a forward-thinking public agency, we drive innovation and efficiency, making the Port a key player in both local development and international commerce.

Your Role:
As a Principal Financial Analyst, you'll be responsible for providing comprehensive financial analysis across the Port's operations. You will develop financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide strategic decisions, manage budgets, and conduct complex investment analysis. This role requires an in-depth understanding of diverse Port functions, and your ability to translate complex data into actionable insights will drive operational efficiency and long-term success.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely to foster collaboration. These 3 core days (Tuesday-Thursday) of in-office work are firm and non-negotiable due to the need to support our 24/7 operations effectively.

Complex Investment Analysis & Strategic Financial Planning

• Lead financial negotiations and strategy for high-impact projects and legal agreements between the Port and its business partners.
• Perform complex investment analysis, including key financial metrics such as net present value, rate of return, and payback period, to ensure maximum financial benefit for the Port.
• Develop and manage budget and financial forecast models to monitor liquidity and provide insights into the Port's financial performance and sustainability.
• Create and oversee short and long-term project funding strategies to optimize resource utilization.
• Manage forecast models to inform strategic business decisions and guide the timing and size of new debt issuances.
• Conduct credit risk analysis on all Port business lines.

Budget Management & Financial Forecasting

• Manage the annual operating budget process for assigned areas, from development through quarterly forecasts and ten-year long-range projections.
• Translate complex and ambiguous business issues into clear analytical frameworks, offering problem-focused analyses that anticipate decisions and illustrate trade-offs.
• Collaborate with project teams across various Port business units and departments to develop scenario-based analyses, forecasting, and other financial models.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve financial insights and analytical capabilities that align with business needs.
• Summarize financial results for senior management and the Executive Team's consideration.

Reporting, Presentations, & Training

• Develop reports, presentations, and training materials to communicate and promote the organization's financial goals, strategies, and outcomes.

Education

• Bachelor's in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related
• OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• At least 8 (eight) years of progressively increasing responsibilities in Financial Analysis or related role
• OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Security

• Employees in this position may be required to successfully pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties such as SIDA (Security Identification Display Area), TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) etc.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in relevant field

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To ensure full consideration, you must submit a complete application, including a resume outlining your skills and experience specific to this role, and complete the supplemental questions.

SELECTION PROCESS & PROJECTED TIMELINE: (tentative schedule):

1. Minimum Qualification Evaluation: During the week of April 7, Human Resources and the Hiring Manager will evaluate the education, training, and experience outlined in submitted application packets.
2. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Evaluation: A panel of internal Subject Matter Experts will assess your experience and training based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Interview Scheduling: Our goal is to schedule first-round interviews on April 17 through April 21 for candidates who successfully pass the SME evaluation. The first round will typically involve the recruiter and the hiring manager. Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 29.

Compensation:
Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.