Finance Manager

talisman; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to support its financial operations in renewable energy. This exciting role involves managing complex financial models, collaborating with various teams, and providing insights for high-level decisions. You'll be at the forefront of structuring and raising funds for large-scale solar and storage projects, ensuring financial resources align with project milestones. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are passionate about renewable energy, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing sector.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in finance with renewable energy projects.
• Proven track record in utility-scale development or financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex financial models and support project financing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Risk Evaluation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Project Management

Education

Experience in Utility-Scale Development

4-8 years in Finance

Familiarity with Financing Instruments

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Direct message the job poster from talisman

Principal Consultant | Headhunter | Investment & Finance | Energy Finance | Renewable Energy | Power Origination

We are partnered with a PE-backed renewable energy developer specializing in utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. To date, the company has developed and brought into commercial operation over 80 solar projects, totaling an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. The developer, poised for significant growth following recent funding, is seeking to hire a dynamic and versatile Finance Manager.

Location: Hybrid position based in Durham, NC

Overview:

The Finance Manager, who will report to the VP of Project Finance, will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s financial operations, with a focus on project finance, M&A, and revenue contract origination.

This role requires managing a broad set of finance workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, working closely with the Development, FP&A, Accounting, and Legal teams to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights for high-level decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, review, and maintain complex financial models utilizing various capital structures.
• Support the structuring and raising of debt and tax equity for large-scale solar and storage projects, including overseeing specific due diligence workstreams.
• Evaluate and analyze project acquisition opportunities, assist in structuring and pricing acquisitions, and prepare project bid packages.
• Support the origination of revenue contracts and lead analysis to inform pricing and structuring decisions.
• Collaborate with legal and development teams to ensure that financial models accurately reflect regulatory and permitting assumptions.
• Prepare financial analyses and board presentations, providing comprehensive overviews of projects to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that financial resources are aligned with project milestones, identifying risks that could delay financial close or construction.
• Execute ad-hoc research and analysis to assess new technologies, markets, and financing structures.

Skills and Qualities:

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong experience in building and refining financial models.
• Ability to evaluate risk exposure effectively.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
• Strong accountability, taking ownership of projects and responsibilities, and proactively resolving issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks, and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and management abilities.

Education/Professional Experience

• Proven track record in a utility-scale development firm and/or financial institution (Investment Banking, Project Finance Banking, Private Equity/Credit), or a similar role.
• 4-8 years of experience in finance, working with renewable energy, power markets, or general infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with financing instruments, including debt (construction, term, revolving facilities) and tax credit monetization (tax equity, tax credit transfer).
• Experience in the renewable energy industry, with a strong understanding of project development, financing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and solar economics.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Management

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy and Financial Services