Senior Financial Consultant

Senior Principal Consultant (L6) – Finance & Data Analytics | PG&E

Location:

300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612

(Hybrid – Onsite 2–3 days/week. Only local Bay Area candidates will be considered)

Job Type:

Contract (3 Months)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Consultant (L6) to join a high-impact finance and analytics team at PG&E in Oakland, CA. This hybrid role requires strong financial forecasting, advanced analytics, and deep knowledge of PG&E’s internal financial structures and systems. You will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

Top Requirements (Must-Have):

• Minimum 4 years recent PG&E experience – preferably within the Finance Department or Business Finance
• Deep understanding of PG&E financial systems – NEIE/EIE, capital cost categorizations, cost data sources
• Strong background in financial forecasting and advanced analytics
• Technical skills in SAP, SQL, Power BI, Python

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate enterprise performance and deliver data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making
• Design and lead complex financial and statistical analyses
• Leverage and/or build financial models to support reporting and planning
• Present recommendations to senior leaders (SVP/EVP level)
• Lead cross-functional projects and special initiatives
• Develop KPIs and metrics to track financial and operational performance
• Enrich internal data sets with external/public sources
• Use visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) to communicate insights

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in financial, analytical, or consulting roles
• 4 years of recent PG&E experience, with in-depth knowledge of PG&E financial processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related
• 8 years total job-related experience
• Experience in utility industry, management consulting, or investment banking
• CPA certification
• Expertise in Python/SAS for predictive modeling
• Strong presentation skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving mindset with attention to simplicity and clarity

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid contract role, requiring 2–3 days/week onsite at PG&E’s Oakland office
• A PG&E-issued laptop will be provided
• Only candidates currently residing in the Bay Area will be considered

How to Apply:

Submit your resume with details of relevant PG&E project experience and technical skills.