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Strategic Finance and Investor Relations Manager
Non-Union Position
Investor Relations; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT
Posting # 5351
This position will be based in Portland, OR and may require travel.
About Us:
Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. NW Natural Holdings provides critical energy and delivers essential water and wastewater services to over one million customers across six states.
We have a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and taking care of our employees and communities. We offer rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture.
We invite you to join our team and further our mission to provide safe, reliable and affordable utility services to better the lives of the communities we serve.
The Role:
This position will play a pivotal role in:
- Strategic financing decisions, capital allocation, scenario planning, and acquisition analysis;
- Communications and relationships with equity and fixed-income investors, rating agencies and banks; and
- Support our executive management and business development team as they make critical long-term business decisions to drive growth and value creation.
This person will:
- Ensure transparency and foster trust in our financial performance and corporate strategy through communications with investors and external stakeholders
- Support corporate development and manage strategic finance projects including capital raising, acquisition finance strategies, equity strategies, long-term forecasting and other related projects.
As a fast-growing diversified utility, we are seeking a highly skilled, self-starter with experience in Investor Relations and Strategic Finance or a related field.
Day to Day:
- Manage financing activities including debt issuances, at-the-market equity issuances, and strategic financing for acquisitions.
- Manage communication with existing and potential investors, including institutional investors and analysts.
- Prepare and disseminate financial reports, earnings releases, and other investor communications.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and investor feedback.
- Assist with managing relationships with banks and financial institutions, rating agencies and fixed-income investors.
- Prepare financing reports and provide senior management with insights and help with long-term, strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with the finance, business development, legal, and executive teams and work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
- Ad-hoc finance projects and analysis.
- Demonstrates leadership and strategic decision-making behaviors; maintains technical job knowledge and personal skill development; committed to coaching and developing employees.
- This position requires travel approximately 1-2 times each quarter.
Come on your first day with:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related business field. MBA and utility experience preferred. Professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA, CPA) is a plus.
- Minimum 5-10 years of progressive experience in business, preferably investor relations, finance, accounting, treasury, or a related field.
- Understanding of financial statements and capital market analysis, and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
- Self-starter, curious mindset, strong time-management with keen attention to detail, ability to quickly build relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
What we offer:
Health & Wellness –
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial -
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Base salary range: $120,450.00 - $171,650.00 per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Manager, 15.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline: 9/9/25
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon