Senior Analyst, Project Finance

Overview

This role supports the Project Finance team within the solar energy and storage sector. The position involves financial forecasting, modeling, and analysis for solar and battery storage projects, providing insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance.

The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models to evaluate project feasibility, economics, expected returns, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to assess risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate potential solar energy and storage project investments using financial metrics, market trends, and regulatory factors.
• Assess the impact of government incentives, tax credits, and other financial mechanisms on project economics.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and monitor project budgets aligned with financial objectives.
• Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts to support project development decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports to internal stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators and financial trends.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including project development, engineering procurement and construction (EPC), interconnection, real estate, asset management, and other functional teams, to ensure accurate and consistent modeling inputs and alignment with management goals.

Project Finance Transaction Support and Due Diligence Management

• Support transaction due diligence efforts for potential divestitures, acquisitions, debt and tax equity financing, or partnerships related to solar energy projects.
• Analyze and validate financial data, contracts, and other relevant information.
• Create and maintain online data rooms.
• Coordinate due diligence meetings and Q&As.
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including prospective investors and financial institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in project finance in Solar, battery, or renewables.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools, with ability to create macros and use advanced Excel functions to support multiple projects and multiple development and financing scenarios.
• Deep knowledge of solar energy project financing structures, including investment tax credit, production tax credit, tax equity financing, and debt financing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• $125,000 - $135,000 salary

Location

• Irvine, California