Asset Management Analyst

Hanwha Renewables; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Renewables provides an Asset Management Analyst role to support the operational, financial, and commercial oversight of utility-scale solar PV and battery projects. You will analyze performance, prepare KPI reports, and assist with financial planning while coordinating with O&M, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to keep assets safe and efficient.

The role suits an early-career professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for renewables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy, asset management, project finance, operations, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across workstreams.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Advanced Excel; VBA/Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Asset Management team in resolving commercial, operational, contractual, and lender-related matters.
• Assist with financial planning and analytics for operating assets, including monthly revenue and expense accruals.
• Analyze monthly project-level P&L statements and cash flow forecasts with insights for portfolio managers.
• Support annual budgeting by reviewing asset performance and long-term financial planning.
• Conduct monthly KPI reviews and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare dashboards, lender reports, stakeholder updates, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Maintain trackers and ensure timely communication of financial, operational, and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to process improvements and data quality within asset management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Research & learning

Continuous improvement mindset

Renewables knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, economics, environmental studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Power BI

Job description

Hanwha Renewables, headquartered in Irvine, California, a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. Hanwha Renewables designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. Hanwha Renewables offers the full spectrum of energy solutions - from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain, Hanwha Renewables minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Asset Management Analyst plays a critical supporting role in the operational, financial, and commercial oversight of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage assets. Working closely with asset managers and cross-functional teams, the Analyst is responsible for performance analysis, KPI reporting, financial planning support, and day-to-day coordination that ensures assets operate safely, efficiently, and in line with commercial expectations. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for renewable energy who is eager to grow into a broader asset management or commercial operations role.

The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Asset Management team in resolving commercial, operational, contractual, compliance, and lender-related matters, coordinating closely with O&M, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional partners.
• Assist with financial planning and analytics for operating assets, including monthly revenue and expense accruals, plant improvement tracking, and evaluation of business-related financial impacts.
• Analyze monthly project-level P&L statements, variance drivers, and cash flow forecasts, delivering clear summaries and insights for portfolio managers.
• Support the annual budgeting process by reviewing asset performance, standardizing fleet-wide assumptions, and contributing to long-term financial planning.
• Conduct monthly reviews of operational and financial KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance asset performance and operational efficiency.
• Calculate, validate, and report key performance metrics - including Availability, Performance Ratio, and energy yield, for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare recurring reporting deliverables such as dashboards, lender reports, stakeholder updates, and ad-hoc analyses, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Manage the reporting cycle by maintaining trackers, consolidating inputs, and ensuring timely communication of financial, operational, and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing reporting tools, standardizing processes, improving data quality, and supporting best-practice workflow development across the asset management function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, economics, environmental studies, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy, asset management, project finance, operations, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across various workstreams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas.
• Advance user of Microsoft Excel; experience with VBA, Power BI, or similar reporting and analytics tools is preferred.
• Exceptional organization and work ethic to deliver against critical deadlines.
• Possesses a mindset of continuous improvement, always looking for opportunities to enhance individual and team performance.
• Passionate about renewables and energy transition with a basic understanding of organized energy market fundamentals.

Hanwha Renewables provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.