Financial Analyst II

The Position

We're hiring a Financial Analyst II for the Port of Portland!

We're seeking a talented and detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating reports, and providing actionable insights to drive our business forward.

If you have a knack for problem-solving and a desire to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

About us :

The Port of Portland is a gateway to the globe. We operate multiple airports, marine terminals, and business parks that connect people and passengers, drive economic growth, and improve our region's quality of life.

Your role :

You'll perform moderately complex financial and investment analyses related to Port business activities (using key financial metrics such as net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, etc.

contribute to the development of the Port's operating budget and ten-year long-range forecast; and support the monthly financial close process and financial reporting!

Essential Job Duties

• Financial Analysis & Forecasting
• Under direction of a manager or principal / senior financial analyst, develop financial analyses for Port business lines and departments to assess financial return of leases, investment transactions, and other projects.
• Participate on cross-functional project teams to develop financial models including scenario-based and what-if analyses.
• Provide insights into financial performance and sustainability.
• Contribute to the development of rate methodologies / pricing for existing and new business.
• Provide financial results in a summary format for consideration by Finance and senior management.
• Provide clear and thorough documentation of major processes and analyses.
• Budget Development & Long-Range Planning
• Under direction of a manager or principal / senior financial analyst, contribute to the development of the Port's annual operating budget process, quarterly updates to the operating forecast (annual projection), and the ten-year long-range plan.
• Help ensure compliance with Local Budget Law.
• Support Accounting with monthly financial close process and other monthly financial analysis and reporting functions, including monitoring budgeted versus actual operating income statement (OIS) results and updating various financial results dashboards.
• Provide clear and thorough documentation of major processes and analyses.
• Provide financial reports and analyses as required to achieve the organization's financial goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience :

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum three (3) experience with progressively more responsible positions in financial analysis is preferred; or the equivalent combination of education and / or relevant experience.
• Experience with PowerBI is preferred; experience with Tableau or other business intelligence applications is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of the following is required :
• Database applications and basic accounting principles and requirements.
• Financial analysis concepts.
• Forecasting methodologies.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills :

• Broad range of financial skill sets, including knowledge of key financial concepts (discounted cash flow analysis, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, budgeting methodologies etc.).
• Advanced Excel modeling skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking / analytical skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Focused individual who can organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and adjust to a dynamic business environment.
• Provide excellent customer service by being responsive to stakeholder needs.
• Show the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player.
• Work effectively and collaborate with peers and team members.
• Develop, summarize and recommend a course of action based on financial analysis results.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.

Supplemental and Selection Information

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule) :

• A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of September 16, 2024.
• A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation as soon as possible.

About us :

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four 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 : [email protected]

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 [email protected].