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CFA Institute

Senior Financial Analyst

Portland, OR · On-site

$64 - $120/hr

Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Develop and maintain reporting and monitoring tools to support inforce management of the Group Dental block. * Analyze financial and operational data to ...

Upstart

Principal Credit Analyst

OR · On-site +1

As a Principal Credit Analytics , you will lead a key pillar of these functions, credit forecasting ... You'll partner closely with Machine Learning, Finance, Product, and Capital teams to translate ...

Mineralys Therapeutics

Senior Manager, FP&A

OR · On-site +1

$108K - $148K/yr

Principal Responsibilities * Support the annual budget and lead periodic forecast, and long-range ... Serve as a key FP&A business partner to function heads, managing departmental budgets and surfacing ...

Howard

$85K - $116K/yr

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Serve as the Workday Financial Management Systems partner supporting ... Analyze and translate business requirements, functional specifications, and change requests into ...

Columbia

Principal Merchandise Planner

Portland, OR · On-site

As the Principal Merchandise Planner - Women's Apparel for North America, you will focus on driving ... future financial and product opportunities. * Analyze historical data and current trends to ...

Ralliant

Principal Product Manager

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Principal Product Manager, High-Speed Probe Portfolio Tektronix is seeking a Principal Product ... Strong financial, analytical, and business planning capabilities. * Excellent communication and ...

Autodesk

Principal Product Manager, Finance

Portland, OR · On-site

Job Requisition ID # 26WD99307 Position Overview We are looking for a Finance Technology Principal ... Partner with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Revenue, Billing, Collections, Procurement, Corporate ...

Nike

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise ... You are a recognized FP&A technical leader and industry expert who can influence Finance and ...

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How much do principal financial analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal financial analyst in Oregon is $93,158.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $116,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal financial analyst?

A Principal Financial Analyst is a senior-level finance professional responsible for analyzing complex financial data, developing forecasts, and providing strategic recommendations to support business decisions. They often lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes, and may oversee a team of analysts. Principal Financial Analysts play a key role in guiding executive management by interpreting financial results, assessing risks, and identifying opportunities for growth or cost savings. This role requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and experience with financial modeling and reporting tools.

How does a principal financial analyst typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

A Principal Financial Analyst often works closely with departments such as operations, marketing, and executive leadership to provide strategic financial insights and support decision-making. Collaboration may involve leading financial planning sessions, consolidating budget inputs from various teams, and presenting financial models to non-financial stakeholders. Effective communication and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations are crucial, as the analyst serves as a key liaison between finance and other business units. This cross-functional collaboration helps ensure that financial strategies align with broader organizational goals and initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a principal financial analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Financial Analyst, you need advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting skills, typically supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Mastery of tools such as Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle), and often professional certifications such as CFA or CPA are common requirements. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate financial insights and influencing strategic business decisions.

What is the difference between Principal Financial Analyst vs Financial Analyst?

AspectPrincipal Financial AnalystFinancial Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced certifications like CFA or CPABachelor's degree, sometimes CFA or related certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic, leadership roles in finance departmentsOperational, data analysis, reporting tasks
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, finance firms, investment banksVariety of industries, including banking, corporate finance, investment firms

The Principal Financial Analyst typically holds more senior responsibilities, focusing on strategic financial planning and leadership, while the Financial Analyst handles data analysis and reporting. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and seniority within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Principal Financial Analyst job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,158 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Contracts Analyst - Senior/Principal Financial Risk Analyst

Portland General Electric Company

Tualatin, OR • On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Portland General Electric rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

The Contracts Analystis responsible forsupporting the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and businessobjectives. This role partners closely withStructuring and Origination, Front Office Trading,Legal, Procurement, Finance, RiskManagement, and business stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and support operational efficiency.

This position is open totwo P-levels:Senior Financial Risk Analyst (Grade 7 / P3 - Career Professional)andPrincipal Financial Risk Analyst (Grade 8 / P4 - Specialist Professional). The level at which an offer is made will bedeterminedbased on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Job Overview

The addition of a Contracts Analyst is critical to support increasing contractual complexity, regulatory requirements, and operational demands across energy trading, settlements, andcontractsfunctions. This role will reduce financial risk, improve contract lifecycle efficiency, and strengthen compliance-particularly in preparation for evolving market structures such as EDAM.

Drafted, analyzed, and redlined NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs while ensuring alignment with legal standards and commercialobjectives. Ability to read, interpret, and analyze contracts for risk and compliance. Identify unfavorable or non-standard terms. Understand clause interaction and downstream impacts. Summarize contract terms and provide recommendations to stakeholders.

This role supportspower wholesale marketmanagement byidentifyingand analyzing potentialcontractual risks,strongknowledgeand familiarity with master agreements,ensuringcontractscomply withapplicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Support regulatory, audit, and risk management reviewsand monitor changes incontract relatedpolicies or standards.Protectsthe organization's financial, legal, operational, and reputation interests.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role aredeterminedby P-level and are outlined separately below.

Responsibilities - Senior Financial Risk Analyst (Grade 7 / P3)

ComplianceandRisk Management

Ensure contractscomply withapplicable laws, regulations, and internal policies

Support regulatory, audit, and risk management reviews

Monitor changes in contract related policies or standards

ContractsTerms
Coordinate thenegotiation ofcontractsterms with vendors and counterparties (including guarantees, letters ofcontracts,contractssupport annex, etc.).

Enterprise Risk Management
Developscontractrisk definitions; works with management to design, implement and sustain an effective risk management program and coordinates efforts across the organization to ensure alignment with programobjectives.

Risk Analysis
Conducts analyses and develops reports across complex data sets requiring unique/new analysis approaches; develops reportscontainingrecommendations for management and works with internal clients to implement approved recommendations.Design and implement controls for contract accuracy and settlement alignment.Support SOX controls including contract review,approvalworkflows, and documentation.Ensure segregation of duties and proper approval authority in contract execution.

Regulatory Analyses
Evaluates contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations throughout the contract lifecycle.

Data Management Tools
Leads increasing efficiency of business processes (automated and manual) and data gathering/processing for analysis and reporting purposes.

Contracts Management
Maintains, makes recommendations for improvement and updatescontractspolicies, procedures and scoring matrices; trains others incontracts review andanalysis; performscontracts riskanalyses; makes recommendations to management onappropriate actions; negotiates and prepares letters ofagreements.

Responsibilities - Principal Financial Risk Analyst (Grade 8 / P4)

ContractsRisk Assessment
Leveraging the analysis of others, identifies broad risks to the company and leads the development and implementation of recommended mitigation strategies; establishes and maintains department's operating plans and budgets related to specific mitigation strategies; works, leads, and/or coordinates work with outside specialists and effectively leads/teaches others how to interpret and perform complex analysis.

ContractsTerms
Provides oversight/leadership to team on negotiatingcontractsterms with vendors and counterparties (including guarantees, letters ofagreements,contractssupport annex, etc.).

Enterprise Risk Management
Develops common definitions of risk for the entire organization; works with executive management to design, implement and sustain an effective risk management framework and program and coordinates efforts across the organization to ensure alignment with programobjectives; reports out to executiveseniorleadership and Board of Directors.

Risk Analysis
Leads analyses and report development for companywide risk analysis assessments;leadsanalyses, reporting and implementation of counterparty/vendorcontractsreview and risk mitigation.

Regulatory Analyses
Evaluatescontracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations throughout the contract lifecycle.

Data Management Tools
Serves as an expert resource in the organization's risk management tools.

Contracts Management
Serves as an expert resourceand consultantin the organization on how to analyzecontractsrisk and developcontractsrisk mitigationstrategies; maintains, makes recommendations for improvement, and updates corporatecontractspolicies, procedures and scoring matrices; trains others incontracts review andanalysis; performscontractsanalyses and makes recommendations to management on appropriate actions; negotiates and prepares lettersof agreements.

Education / Experience / Certifications

Education
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/legal studiesor other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

  • P3:Typicallyfive or more years in related field

  • P4:Typicallyeight or more years in related field

MinimumCompetencies

Functional Competencies

Proficiencyby level:

  • P3: Advanced

  • P4: Advanced

Advanced knowledge of risk management concepts includingdisputesand litigation,non-compliant data privacy clauses,missing governing law orjurisdiction,poorly defined service levels (SLAs),and invalid limitation of liability.

Advanced financial modeling skills and experience using Microsoft Excel

General Competencies

Proficiencyby level:

  • P3: Intermediate to Advanced

  • P4: Advanced

Enterprise/business acumen
Decision-making skills
Written and oral communication skills
Negotiation and diplomacy skills
Organization and prioritization skills
Analytical thinking skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance, and Cognitive Demands

The following requirements apply to both P-levels of this position.

  • Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently(at least once a week or more)

  • Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally(one to two times a month or less)

  • Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment

Office

Hybrid: onsite 3 days per week, and remote 2 days per week

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.comor by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

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