Finance Associate

A Hiring Company; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hiring Company in Saint Augustine, Florida is seeking a Finance Associate to enhance their renewable energy investments. The role involves developing analytical frameworks, conducting valuations, and collaborating closely with various teams. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project finance experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with less than 10% travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale project financing deals.
• In-depth knowledge of project finance structures and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze financial models to determine project feasibility.
• Develop and present financing strategies to stakeholders.
• Lead due diligence efforts for new financial opportunities.

Skills

Project finance

Financial modeling

Risk analysis

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field

Master's degree, MBA, or CFA preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Overview

The Finance Associate will play a critical role in advancing the company’s pipeline of renewable and dispatchable energy assets by serving as the primary architect of the analytical frameworks that support investment, development, and financing decisions. This position is responsible for building, maintaining, and interpreting complex financial models to evaluate greenfield development, M&A opportunities, and portfolio-level strategies across solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and flexible thermal assets. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in project finance, capital structuring, and risk analysis, with a strong understanding of U.S. energy markets and the drivers of asset value. This role will support early-stage development, lead valuation and scenario analyses, contribute to transaction structuring and negotiations, and provide critical insights to inform capital raising efforts, partnership discussions, and corporate strategy. As a cross-functional position, the Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with internal development, finance, and executive teams, and will regularly interface with external stakeholders including lenders, and investors.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze financial models to determine project feasibility and financial viability.
• Develop, refine, and present financing and valuation strategies to internal leadership, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Work alongside staff to promote rapid execution of financing strategy.
• Maximize value and ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with projects.
• Lead due diligence efforts associated with new financial opportunities.
• Support and pursue new opportunities to add incremental value to the broader organization.
• Collaborate with other departments to align project finance strategies with overall business goals.
• Prepare and present detailed presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular reviews of project performance and financial outcomes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and project outcomes.
• Enhance and standardize internal financial modeling tools, assumptions, and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field (Master’s degree, MBA, or CFA preferred).
• Proven track record of leading and executing large-scale project financing deals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, and business etiquette. Ability to communicate effectively with all audiences.
• Must be willing to promote a culture of high moral standards, work ethic, work product, and ingenuity.
• In-depth knowledge of project finance structures, financial modeling, and risk management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-entity, fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining complex project pro forma models using MS Excel.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving financial goals and objectives.
• Experience with renewable and conventional energy project finance, tax equity, or structured capital is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.

Travel

As required; potential for overnights is < 10%

Type of Position

Full time, exempt, on-site (St. Augustine, FL).