Senior Analyst, Project Finance

Role Overview

• Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects, incorporating key project documents, market assumptions, financing structures, and incentives.
• Conduct detailed project valuations, scenario analyses, and sensitivities to support investment decisions and financing transactions.
• Support capital raising efforts, including construction debt, back leverage, and tax equity, by preparing financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations.
• Assist in structuring project finance transactions, analyzing the impacts of various financial products such as ITC/PTC benefits, grants, depreciation incentives, lease financing, and tax equity partnerships.
• Participate in commercial negotiations by analyzing financial implications of term sheets, contracts, and transaction documents.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics affecting project economics and financing strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to update financial models based on evolving project assumptions and development milestones.
• Support post-financing activities, including refinancing, sponsor equity sell down and financial compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise financial analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and investment committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA or similar) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling, including building complex project finance models.
• Strong understanding of project finance structures, including debt financing, tax equity, sponsor equity, PTC/ITC benefits, and depreciation incentives.
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development stages (land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, construction, and operations).
• Experience working with project agreements such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, land leases, and O&M contracts.
• Solid grasp of key financial concepts such as IRR, NPV, DSCR, LLCR, capital structure optimization, and cash flow waterfall mechanics.
• Ability to perform detailed sensitivity analyses and clearly summarize results for decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial assumptions, risks, and conclusions to non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset; able to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the U.S. renewable energy market, tax incentives, and regulatory environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Ability to work in Charlottesville, Virginia. Remote work may be considered for the ideal candidate.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) corporate matching
• Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit
• Professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness corporate discounts