Program Manager – Financial Planning & Governance

Iberdrola

Program Manager leading financial planning and governance for Integrated Operational Services at Avangrid. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across the organization.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeOrange • Connecticut, Maine, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,640 - $160,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, consolidation, and execution of IOS OPEX and CAPEX budgets, including annual planning and in-year forecasts aligned to organizational and corporate objectives.
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals versus budget and clear visibility into variances, risks, and opportunities.
Establish and maintain standardized financial review processes (e.g., monthly OPEX and CAPEX reviews) to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
Deliver forward-looking insights through trend analysis, forecasting, and performance modeling to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Develop and refine data sets, reporting structures, and analytics to enhance financial transparency and predictive capabilities.
Develop and deliver semi-annual accomplishments reports summarizing financial performance, key initiatives, and progress against organizational goals.
Develop and maintain governance frameworks to track IOS organizational goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance metrics.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and standardization of reporting across IOS functions.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reports that synthesize complex data, highlight risks, and recommend strategic actions to leadership.
Oversee the tracking and reporting of capital labor hours to ensure accurate capitalization and compliance.
Partner with Financial & Operations Management and IOS functional teams to ensure alignment between labor reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
Identify and implement improvements to enhance tracking accuracy, data integrity, and process efficiency.
Partner closely with IOS functional teams to understand operational drivers and challenge assumptions to improve financial and operational outcomes.
Identify, propose, and monitor initiatives that enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and value creation across IOS.
Develop and drive action plans to address performance gaps and ensure achievement of financial and operational targets.
Serve as a key liaison between IOS and corporate functions (e.g., Finance, Control, Investment Planning, Regulatory, PMO) to ensure alignment of financial and governance processes.
Coordinate closely with corporate functions to support procurement processes, including purchase order (PO) creation, tracking, and SAP-related financial activities.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of budgeting, reporting, and governance practices.
Support regulatory, audit, and compliance activities as needed (e.g., rate cases, internal/external audits).
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and data management enhancements to improve efficiency and insight generation.
Contribute to short-term and long-term planning by aligning financial strategies with organizational and regulatory objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or program/portfolio governance roles.
Experience managing budgets within a complex organization.
Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
Experience supporting portfolio, program, or project-based organizations preferred.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Advanced analytical and data management skills.
Ability to synthesize complex data and concepts into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across a matrixed organization.
Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization capabilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

BudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisData ManagementFinancial AcumenAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProcess ImprovementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPrioritizationResults-DrivenStakeholder Engagement