Manager, Strategic Finance

Peak Power Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Flexible vacation and sick days

Continuous development programs

Job summary

Peak Power Inc. is seeking a Manager, Strategic Finance to evaluate financial opportunities in distributed energy resources across North America. This role requires strong financial modelling skills and a background in Project Finance, Corporate Development, or Investment Banking.

You will lead due diligence, provide investment recommendations, and build relationships with various teams and external partners. The position offers comprehensive benefits and supports a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Finance, Corporate Development, or Investment Banking with direct exposure to North American renewable energy assets.
• Experience owning a transaction or financing process from evaluation through close.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and experience presenting recommendations to executive‑level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the financial modelling framework for DER projects.
• Underwrite sales, acquisitions, financing, and partnership transactions.
• Lead due diligence efforts, including technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
• Provide investment recommendations and board‑ready materials.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree/CFA/CPA

Job description

Peak Power is a North American cleantech company that delivers end‑to‑end battery energy storage solutions for large commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities operating in IESO, ISO‑NE, PJM, and NYISO. Powered by leading peak forecasting and market intelligence, we help large energy users reduce electricity costs, unlock new revenue streams, and achieve sustainability goals.

Opportunity

The Manager, Strategic Finance reports to the VP, Strategic Finance. This high‑visibility, high‑ownership role sits at the intersection of financial rigour and strategic decision‑making. You will own the financial evaluation framework for distributed energy resource (DER) opportunities across North America, drive investment recommendations, and act as the key interface between finance and business development, operations, and financing partners.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the financial modelling framework for DER projects, setting the standard across North American markets.
• Underwrite sales, acquisitions, financing, and partnership transactions, ensuring rigorous quality and consistency.
• Lead due diligence efforts, including technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
• Collaborate with external advisors and consultants (legal, technical, environmental) to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Provide investment recommendations and board‑ready materials, including IRR and valuation analyses.
• Act as the primary finance partner to Business Development, Operations, and the Executive Team, translating financial implications into clear commercial guidance.
• Build trusted relationships across functions and with external partners, maintaining credibility on all financial matters.
• Identify gaps in analytical capability, process, and tooling; develop junior team members and establish high‑performance standards.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in renewable energy technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Finance, Corporate Development, or Investment Banking with direct exposure to North American renewable energy assets.
• Experience owning a transaction or financing process from evaluation through close.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and experience presenting recommendations to executive‑level stakeholders.
• Organized, diligent, and capable of managing multiple streams of information.
• Master’s Degree/CFA/CPA preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with energy storage or distributed energy projects.
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets in North American ISOs.

Benefits

We value our team and invest in their growth through comprehensive health and wellness benefits, flexible vacation and sick days, continuous development programs, and a supportive work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity

At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that people bring. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.