Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility

Quality Technology Services; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Technology Services in Ashburn, VA seeks a Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility to guide energy initiatives with data-driven decisions. You will perform complex analyses and develop financial models to support critical investments in data center energy solutions.

You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, review contracts, and deliver insights to executive leadership to drive value and strategic growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of business/financial analysis experience.
• Deep knowledge of energy markets and grid operations.
• Experience with data center energy solutions and procurement.
• Proficiency with Excel, Tableau and Power BI for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and assess value and risk within the portfolio.
• Build detailed cost and cash flow models for power needs.
• Perform financial analysis with cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with legal to review contracts and documents.
• Support senior management with reports and strategic analyses.
• Prepare reports on power procurement opportunities and trends.

Skills

Financial modeling

Energy markets

Excel & BI tools

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Business/Financial Analytics

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Who We Are:

Our life is a digital life, filled with streams of information flowing ceaselessly. Every click, every swipe, every interaction connects us. But where does all that information go? Enter the world of data centers. "Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution," Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone. In the fast-paced world of data, QTS is dedicated to leading the industry in a thoughtful and intentional way. At QTS, we are Purpose Driven and moving communities forward. At QTS, we believe that how we deliver our services is equally as important as the service we deliver. Our people play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation, and growth, and we are deeply committed to those who affect or are affected by our business. Our people are knowledgeable, resourceful, innovative self-starters, and can accomplish great things when working together. That is why QTS is Powered by People!

Who You Are:

Join our investments team as a Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility to help manage and guide our industry-leading energy and utility initiatives. You have keen skills in data analytics, financial modeling, risk analysis, and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with an executive team.

The Impact You Will Have:

As the Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility , you will have a direct impact on our growth and value creation by aiding QTS stakeholders to make impactful decisions with data and keen attention to detail. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders at QTS by providing complex analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to lead the organization towards future success.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct due diligence on projects to assess their value and risk profile in the context of the broader portfolio.
• Create, where necessary, complex, detailed cost models to assess the opportunity (as it relates to power requirements).
• Conduct financial analysis with detailed cash flow models to assess investment opportunities.
• Create a detailed cash flow model that can be used as a template for projects.
• Collaborate with legal teams to review, draft, and maintain legal documentation required for transactions, including contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as engineering, development, finance, real estate and origination functions to provide comprehensive solutions to internal and external clients.
• Support senior management with necessary report/presentations and detailed analysis for meetings, internal approval processes, and strategy sessions.
• Write detailed reports on power procurement opportunities, risks and trends that support origination efforts.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science, Business Administration, or Financial Analytics is preferred.
• 10+ years of business analyst experience or other relevant experience.
• 10+ years of working experience in a collaborative financial environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on driving bottom line value-creation through strategic thinking in a time-sensitive manner.
• Deep understanding of energy markets, grid operations, interconnection processes, and regulatory drivers.
• Familiarity with emerging energy and data center technologies, including onsite power generation and data center energy solutions.
• Advanced experience with complex modeling and analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau and Power BI.
• Solid experience creating financial models using WACC, NPV, IRR and ROI.
• Experience collaborating with legal teams and reviewing contracts.
• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills; ability to build relationships across utilities, developers, policymakers, and internal stakeholders.
• Optimistic and resourceful problem solver.

It Would be Great to Have:

• Master of Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth Data Center markets.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law, finance, or related field or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Ten or more years' of related professional experience
• Five or more years' experience leading company-wide energy contracting initiatives
• Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of