Financial Manager, Project Structuring

Luminace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Financial Manager to drive financial analysis and structuring for distributed generation projects. The role requires expertise in project finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams. Candidates should have a background in energy finance and demonstrated success in project management and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree plus 5 years preferred.
• Experience in energy finance, legal review, and negotiations required.
• Expertise in financial modeling and strong analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial analyses for distributed generation investments.
• Coordinate with functional groups for compliance and approvals.
• Conduct market research for product development and investment structuring.

Skills

Excel modeling

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering

Job description

The Financial Manager, Project Structuring for Distributed Generation is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and presenting the quantitative and qualitative financial analysis that enables transaction pricing and/or financial return evaluation of capital investments in distributed generation and energy infrastructure and assets, focusing primarily on Solar, as well as and other renewable generation (i.e. storage, energy efficiency). As an integral part of the development team, the Financial Manager, Project Structuring utilizes financial modeling expertise and experience in project finance, tax, and accounting structuring and contract negotiation to determine the optimal product offering, including new product development, to meet our customer’s needs and maximize return on capital. The role will also involve debt and tax equity financial structuring; prior experience in these areas is a strong plus. In addition, this role will coordinate internally with functional support groups, including Tax, Accounting, Regulatory, Credit, Risk, and Legal to secure functional approval for prospective transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and return guidelines.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative financial analysis, modeling, and DCF valuation to drive transaction pricing and/or financial return evaluation of capital investments in distributed generation and energy assets
• Internal coordination with functional support groups, including Tax, Regulatory, Accounting, Credit, Risk, and Legal to secure functional group approval for prospective transactions and ensure final agreements are in compliance with internal policies and approvals
• Development and commercialization of new products that compliment Solar Asset Investments such as Solar + Storage as well as Brookfield’s broader business
• Performance of market research and/or due diligence in support of new product or market development and new project qualification, including community solar
• Track market, regulatory, and industry developments that impact the structuring and financial performance of potential and existing projects, including events and news in the financial and commodity markets, federal, state, and local regulatory changes, and manufacturer, supplier, and customer issues
• Integration of these macro- and micro-variables into the financial analysis and modeling to lead to the development of new structured finance solutions that support business growth
• Development and modeling of project finance and other debt/equity investment structures for renewable energy, energy asset, and energy efficiency projects
• Maintenance of strategic tax equity investor and project financing relationships to maximize capital structure flexibility and allow the company to secure lower cost of capital for its projects
• Contract structuring and negotiation of commercial, legal provisions and definitive documentation as an integral part of transaction teams

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• In lieu of a Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant and demonstrable experience.
• Applicable work experience in energy and finance
• Superior Microsoft Excel modeling skills required for development/maintenance of financial models
• Ability to consume large amounts of data and detailed information within a fixed time frame and identify and communicate the key points to support an analysis or result
• Working familiarity with contracting vehicles and experience with legal review and negotiations.
• Strong negotiation skills and salesmanship
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team leadership/project management and resource/time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make actionable decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Projects credibility and comfort in representing the business in working with internal customers and the broader company in working with external customers

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field plus 5 years of experience reflecting demonstrable ability in the skill set described above
• Applicable investment experience for a strategic or financial energy investor
• Familiarity with VBA for excel or other scripting language is preferred but not required

POSITION SCOPE

• Reports to the Director, Finance – Project Structuring for Distributed Generation
• Direct access and interaction with Senior Vice President of Distributed Generation and other senior leaders

About the company

We provide Turnkey Renewable Solutions for reliable, resilient, and cost-effective renewable power to meet end-to-end customer needs.

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