Financial Analyst

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Financial Analyst for a position in Portland, OR. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FAF) organization is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to play a key role in transforming financial data into actionable intelligence for the agency. This position will support FAF's analytical capabilities during a critical period of system and process evolution, including major initiatives such as the Integrated Program Review (IPR).

The successful candidate will assist in the development of dashboards in Power BI, conduct financial analysis, and help prepare and maintain financial models. The key impact of this role will be to support BPA's strategic objective of maintaining cost management discipline. This will be achieved by providing accurate, efficient, and effective analytical support for BPA's key financial funding processes. Under the guidance of federal staff, this individual will provide subject matter expertise to support complex projects and validate data integrity across the organization, directly contributing to BPA's mission through sound financial stewardship.

RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

• Under the guidance of the BPA Manager or a lead federal analyst, perform the following:
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis:
• Actively support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles by preparing templates, consolidating inputs, and analyzing financial data submitted by business partners.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis (e.g., Budget vs. Actual, Forecast vs. Actual) and collaborate with managers to develop insightful commentary on financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models in Microsoft Excel and other systems to support forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic business decisions.
• Management Reporting & Business Partnership:
• Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support critical agency processes like the Integrated Program Review (IPR).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages and presentations for review by BPA leadership.
• Serve as a financial point of contact for assigned business units, providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to help them achieve their financial and operational objectives.
• Data Management & Process Improvement:
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) to enable timely and accurate data for analysis and reporting.
• Assist in establishing and enforcing quality control (QC) procedures to validate the accuracy and reliability of key financial datasets.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or a closely-related field is preferred.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or business intelligence is required.
• Experience should include proficiency in developing reports, performing financial modeling, and working with business partners.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, including working knowledge of DAX and data modeling.
• 3+ years of experience performing data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from enterprise systems, including writing and interpreting SQL queries.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining financial models in Microsoft Excel and conducting quantitative analysis to support budgeting and forecasting.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in government, utility, or finance organization.
• Experience with Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) Financial Planning software and PeopleSoft Financials.
• Familiarity with federal government or utility industry accounting, budgeting, and financial management practices.
• Experience working within an Agile or project management framework to Track and deliver analytical projects.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $46.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.