Manager, Project Finance

talisman; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Finance Manager (Investments) to lead end-to-end transaction workstreams in a renewable energy portfolio including solar, storage, and wind. The role involves maintaining financial models and coordinating with cross-functional teams and external investors and lenders in a dynamic market.

Based in Durham, NC with hybrid work options or remote work with monthly travel, the role reports to the SVP of Investments and requires a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of finance experience in renewables or power markets.
• Background at a utility-scale developer, investment bank, or transaction-focused firm.
• Strong knowledge of project finance tools: construction debt, term loans, tax equity.
• Proficient financial modeler with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle pressure.
• Clear communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project debt and tax equity capital raise processes; RFPs, term sheets, investor Q&A, and legal documentation
• Manage corporate financing transactions and existing credit facilities
• Screen acquisition opportunities, support structuring and pricing, and manage due diligence through to close
• Build, review, and maintain complex financial models across capital structures
• Prepare board presentations and financial analyses to support strategic decisions
• Guide analysts on financial modelling and transaction workstreams

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Renewable energy knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Job description

Finance Manager - Investments | Renewable Energy

Durham, NC (Hybrid) or Remote with monthly travel

Our client is a mid-size utility-scale solar, storage, and wind developer headquartered in Durham, NC. Backed by a leading European renewable energy private equity firm, the business is well capitalized and is at an exciting inflection point as it pushes toward becoming a fully-fledged IPP.

The Role

The business is hiring a Finance Manager (Investments) who will report to the SVP of Investments. This individual will manage end-to-end transaction workstreams - from capital raises and investor RFPs through to acquisitions and closing - while maintaining the financial models that underpin the business. You'll work cross-functionally with Construction, Development, Legal, FP&A, and Accounting, and interface directly with external counterparties including lenders, tax equity investors, and advisors.

What You'll Do

• Lead project debt and tax equity capital raise processes; RFPs, term sheet negotiations, investor Q&A, and legal documentation
• Manage corporate financing transactions and existing credit facilities
• Screen acquisition opportunities, support structuring and pricing, and manage due diligence through to close
• Build, review, and maintain complex financial models across a range of capital structures
• Prepare board presentations and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Guide analysts on financial modelling and transaction workstreams

Candidate Criteria

• 4-6 years in finance, with some experience in renewable energy or power markets
• Background at a utility-scale developer, investment bank, or similarly transaction-focused firm
• Strong working knowledge of project finance tools - construction debt, term loans, tax equity, and tax credit transfer
• Confident financial modeler with sharp analytical instincts and attention to detail
• A self-starter who takes ownership, works well under pressure, and thrives in a fast-moving environment
• Clear communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders