Associate, Strategic Finance

Peak-Power-Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Flexible vacation

Learning and development

Team events

Job summary

Peak Power, a North American cleantech company, is seeking an Associate, Strategic Finance to develop financial models for Distributed Energy Resource projects and evaluate opportunities across major North American markets.

Reporting to the VP, Strategic Finance, the role collaborates with Business Development, Operations and leadership to underwrite sales, acquisitions, financing and partnerships, and to present analyses to executives and the board.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project finance, corporate development, or investment banking in North America’s renewable energy assets.
• Experience with energy storage or distributed energy projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets in North America ISOs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to interpret the value stack of DER projects in key North American markets.
• Lead due diligence including technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
• Collaborate with external advisors to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Create IRR/investment analyses and present to leadership and the board of directors.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients and stay updated on industry developments.

Skills

Financial modelling

Project finance

Renewable energy

Energy storage

North America markets

Executive presentation

Education

Master’s degree/CFA/CPA

Job description

The Opportunity

Peak Power is a North American cleantech company providing end-to-end battery energy storage solutions for large commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilitiesoperatingin IESO, ISO-NE, PJM, and NYISO.

Powered by industry-leading peak forecasting and market intelligence, we help large energy users significantly reduce electricity costs, unlock new revenue streams, and achieve sustainability goals.

Through strategic investor partnerships, we remove capital cost barriers with zero-capex energy storage offered through a shared-savings model, aligning with customer success by prioritizing battery performance.

This Associate,Strategic Finance role will report to the VP, Strategic Finance. This high-visibility role requires interfacing with internal teams, our developer, and financing partners (equity and debt). You will be responsible forevaluating prospective development opportunities todeterminewhether they are financiallyfeasiblebased on the type of project and its location (within continental North America). You will also get to work closely with Business Development, Operations, and the Executive Team.

Deliver

You will prepare financial models and investment analyses for Distributed Energy Resource (“DER”) projects in key North American markets to help underwrite sales, acquisitions,financingand partnership transactions.

• Develop financial models to interpret the full value stack of projects relevant to their specific market.
• Lead due diligence efforts, including technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
• Collaborate with external advisors and consultants (legal, technical, environmental) to evaluate risks and opportunities.

Report

Present models, investment analysis and creative solutions to leadership in a clear and digestible manner with supporting findings to aid in key strategic decisions.

• Create PowerPoint presentations and IRR/investment analysis on project valuations for financing partners, Peak Power leadership and the board of directors

Collaborate

You will work with cross-functional team members to learn about all elements of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) energy sector projects and value stack for key markets in which Peak Power operates.

• Build solid relationships with internal and external clients
• Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in renewable energy technologies.

Grow

You are a critical thinker who can seize opportunities to create value for Peak Power’s long-term vision. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve operational performance, efficiency, and scalability and contribute to Peak Power’s electric asset portfolio growth.

What you bring to Peak Power:

The experience and education.

• 3+ years of experience preferred within Project Finance, CorporateDevelopmentor Investment Banking in North America’s renewable energy assets; experience with energy storage projects or distributed energy projects is considered a plus
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets in the North American ISOs will be considered a plus
• Experience presenting recommendations and summarizing financial analysis to Executive-level management of both internal and external stakeholders;
• An understanding of project finance and development concepts;
• Master’s Degree/CFA/CPA preferred;
• Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis;
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

The drive and curiosity.

• Curious and fast learner attributesdemonstratedby proven ability to meet deadlines, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Passion for learning and conducting targeted research and analysis within the renewable energy space

The flexibility

You can adapt your activities to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoycoming up withsolutions when there is no clear, defined path or process outlined. You are proactive inidentifyingproblems & finding solutions.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teammates across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform with a high degree of resourcefulness.

So why Peak Power?

We’re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, electricity, and smart city spaces. To work with us is not only to work with an exciting company, but to also be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy.

How we invest in our team:

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

You’re Covered. Comprehensive benefits from Day 1.

Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.

We’re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.

Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.

Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!

Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends.

Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.

Total Rewards

Our total compensation package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off,participation in the organization’s equity incentive plan, along withadditionalperksdesigned to support your well-being and professional growth. The base salary range for this role is$95,000 - 115,000 which reflects differences in experience, skills, and qualifications that candidates may bring to the position.

AI & Existing Vacancy

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the hiring process. These tools help our recruitment team by organizing and reviewing candidate information, but they do not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your information is used, please reach out to us.

This posting is for an existing vacancy .

At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folks bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.