Manager, Project Finance

BluEarth Renewables; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BluEarth Renewables in Calgary seeks an experienced finance professional to lead project financings from initial structuring through post-closing for multiple projects in Canada and the USA. You will steer construction loans, tax equity bridges, back leverage and hybrid financings while coordinating with lenders and legal advisers.

The role requires a university degree and credentials such as CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA, with a minimum of seven years in finance, corporate development, banking, or

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in finance, corporate development, banking, or related field.
• University degree; professional credentials CA/CPA/CFA/MBA required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financings from structuring to post-closing for one or more projects (Canada/USA).
• Manage financings in operating portfolio and refinancings.
• Assist with development asset financing structures.
• Build relationships with lenders, lawyers, engineers, and advisors.
• Conduct corporate financial modelling to support valuation workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Project financing

Financial modelling

Relationship building

Education

University degree

CA/CPA/CFA/MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accountabilities And Key Functions

• Lead all aspects of project financings from initial structuring through to post-closing activities for one or more ongoing project financings, including construction loans, tax equity bridge loans, back leverage/term loans, and hybrid/holdco financings (includes financings in both Canada and the USA).
• Management of project financings in the existing operating portfolio (refinancings, amendments, and other related deliverables).
• Assist with structuring financings for the development asset portfolio.
• Conduct corporate financial modelling to support company valuation workstreams.
• Potential to support corporate development and commercial initiatives for the operating and development portfolio (including economic analysis, RFP responses, offtake agreement structuring, managing partnerships and pricing, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with a number of key third parties, including lenders, lawyers, independent engineers, and advisors.
• Upholds all aspects of BluEarth’s Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs, and uphold the company’s core values.

Education

• University degree, preferably in Management, Business, Finance, or Engineering but consideration will be given to those that possess tangible and proven experience and skills.
• Credentials such as CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA are required.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in finance, corporate development, banking, or relevant field.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Strong work ethic. Persistent, dedicated, motivated.
• Professional and respectful.
• Action-oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including ability to build and sustain relationships with external parties.
• Able to lead projects independently.
• Able to earn the trust of coworkers.
• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks.

Success Factors

• Independent ownership of multiple project and corporate financings.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative ideas that add value to the portfolio.

Job Requirements

• Able to commit to a flexible work schedule that often involves time outside of typical business hours.
• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States.