Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports the development, analysis, and communication of financial performance across a portfolio of sustainability consulting, project development, and environmental commodities businesses. The position focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis—translating financial and operational data into actionable insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities

Financial Analyst – Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements; ensure closes are delivered on schedule
• Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast updates in partnership with department leaders
• Build and maintain financial models to support pricing, project profitability, and scenario planning
• Assist with month-end close activities, including board reports, bank reports, and KPI maintenance
• Ensure compliance with internal controls; support the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
• Perform ad hoc analysis for leadership, including investment cases and operational deep dives
• Maintain and improve reporting dashboards and templates to reduce manual effort

Financial Analyst – General Responsibilities

• Oversee communications with clients, including hosting regular meetings, leading presentations, answering questions, developing follow-on projects, and ensuring client satisfaction
• Manage projects by delegating tasks, tracking time and budget accurately, proactively communicating issues, supervising colleagues, being accountable for delivering timely, high-quality deliverables, and communicating actionable information to clients and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and workshops
• Manage QA/QC processes during project execution with support of the project team and other subject matter experts
• Develop subject matter expertise across core climate solutions services (e.g., climate risk, adaptation, decarbonization strategy, environmental attribute markets) to provide relevant and useful advice
• Teach other staff members about subject matter and consulting basics; help colleagues optimize project processes and find efficiencies when possible
• Provide additional team support on an as-needed basis, including life cycle assessments, supply chain engagement, feasibility studies, sustainability reporting, renewable energy strategy, and more
• Assist in and lead development of proposals, including speaking with prospective clients, scoping tasks and timeline, estimating budgets, and gathering information to support the sales process
• Help build a collaborative, intellectually curious, accountable, and empathetic team culture

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (Finance, Accounting, Economics etc.)
• 3 - 5 years of professional work experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a comparable analytical role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), including comfort building and auditing financial or emissions models in Excel
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and core accounting concepts
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong planning skills; comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing shifting priorities, delegating effectively, and contributing expertise to ensure deliverable quality
• Excellent communication skills; effective at teaching others; comfortable asking questions when necessary; strong public speaking and facilitation skills
• Analytical thinker and fast learner; comfortable with qualitative and quantitative problems, spreadsheets, approximations, and engineering assumptions
• Passion for helping businesses address global challenges, including climate change
• Empathetic team player; excited to contribute to an inclusive workplace
• Interest in contributing to a fast-growing global sustainability organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward the CFA or a related certification
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system
• Exposure to professional services, consulting, or commodities environments
• Familiarity with BI/visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Interest in sustainability, carbon markets, or environmental commodities

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting base salary: $ 90,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually (based on individual work experience and work location)
• Performance-based bonus
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• EAP program
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive hiring practices in accordance with applicable law.