The Project Finance Valuation Analyst supports renewable energy project development by creating financial models to evaluate project profitability, market impacts, and valuation drivers, collaborating across teams to optimize project economics and inform strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and analyze financial models to evaluate project valuations, profitability, and market viability.
Research and interpret wholesale energy prices, retail rates, and renewable energy credit markets to inform valuation scenarios.
Analyze financial models and customer feedback to understand valuation drivers and communicate insights to teams and leadership.
Coordinate with policy teams to incorporate community solar program developments into financial models.
Leverage project cash flow and market insights to support strategic project development decisions.
Drive the development and adoption of new tools and techniques to improve project development efficiency.
Engage with customers to educate on revenue and cost structures, review valuation assumptions, and negotiate purchase prices.
Collaborate with design engineering to optimize project design for maximum economic benefit.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
3 to 5 years experience with the United States energy industry, ideally working in the renewable energy industry; candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Project Finance Valuation Analyst role
Project finance modeling and power markets analysis experience
Mastery of Microsoft Excel required
VBA experience preferred
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced business environment
Knowledge of energy or renewable energy development and finance
Accurate and detail-oriented
Proactive and able to work independently
Ability to analyze financial models and understand the impact of various key drivers
Technology-oriented
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits & Perks
Market-competitive base salary
Above-market variable compensation
Equity-like ownership program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work location policy supporting remote work part of the week
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Professional development and education assistance
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