Sr. IT Finance & Analytics Analyst in Portland, Oregon at The Standard
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Job Description
Portland, OR
Remote, USA
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ006557
Description:
The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?
Job Summary
The Standard is hiring for a Sr. IT Finance & Analytics Analyst. In this role, you’ll serve as a key contributor supporting Technology Business Management (TBM) Analytics, enabling greater transparency and optimization of IT cost, quality, and value. You will partner across IT and Finance to design, maintain, and enhance TBM cost models, leveraging tools such as Apptio to deliver actionable insights that support data-driven decision making.
This position focuses on cost model development, data integration, and system administration while also driving continuous improvement in data quality, allocation methodologies, and analytics capabilities. You will play a critical role in helping leaders understand total cost of ownership, optimize IT services, and align financial outcomes with strategic technology priorities.
- Employees in this role may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.
- Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder engagement, planning, or training sessions.
Skills and Background You’ll Need
- 7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting Information Systems, Business Intelligence, or related fields; experience in technology-driven or consulting environments preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Finance, Accounting Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IT financial management practices, including budgeting, cost allocations, capital vs. operating expenses, and product-based funding models.
- Experience with Technology Business Management (TBM), Apptio, or CIO advisory work, with the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
- Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL/data warehouse tools (e.g., SQL Server, SSMS, TOAD), and data analysis tools (Power BI, Python, VBA, or similar).
- Experience integrating and transforming data across multiple enterprise systems (e.g., ERP platforms, ServiceNow, cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS).
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across IT and business functions without formal authority.
- Experience supporting data governance, data quality initiatives, and continuous improvement of analytics processes.
- Preferred certifications: ETBMA/RTBMA, ITIL/IT4IT, or data/analytics certifications (e.g., MCSE in Data Management & Analytics).
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
- Strategic Visioning: Demonstrates curiosity and critical thinking to analyze complex financial and technology data, identify root causes, and recommend scalable solutions.
- Engaging Hearts & Minds: Communicates insights clearly and persuasively, enabling leaders to make informed decisions about IT investments, cost optimization, and service performance.
- Driving Success: Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance data quality, streamline processes, and evolve cost modeling and allocation methodologies. Takes accountability for end-to-end model development, data preparation, and production support, delivering high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.
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Why Join The Standard?We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$94,500.00 - $138,500.00Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
About Us:
The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.