Financial Analyst II

• 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, 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.

Education and experience:

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

• 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.

Application Instructions:
To ensure full consideration, you must submit: 1) a completed application form, including responses to required supplemental questions, 2) a resume attachment, and 3) a cover letter attachment.

Selection Process (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of complete application materials will take place by Human Resources the week of June 23-27, 2025.
   
   
2. The Hiring Manager is scheduled to review applications forwarded by HR the week of June 30-July 3, 2025.
   
   
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation in early-mid July 2025.

Working Conditions

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Compensation

The Port of Portland adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. Final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity. Our organization also pays for both employer and employee contributions to the Oregon Public Employers Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. This position is eligible for an annual bonus program, dependent upon meeting Port-wide goals.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six 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 unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. 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 Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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 veteran's 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.