Project Finance Analyst – Renewable Energy

Sunset Search LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Unlimited PTO

Professional development stipends

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Sunset Search LLC seeks a Project Finance Analyst for a growing renewables portfolio in Denver. You will structure and model financing, evaluate economics, and prepare materials for investors and lenders.

The role requires 2–5 years of energy or project finance experience, strong Excel and modeling skills, and knowledge of tax equity, incentives, and PPAs. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in finance, economics, or engineering; MBA/CPA/CFA a plus
• 2–5 years experience in project finance, investment banking, or energy finance
• Strong Excel and financial modeling expertise
• Familiarity with renewable incentives, tax equity, and PPA structures
• Excellent written and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for renewable projects
• Support negotiations with banks, investors, and tax equity partners
• Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and risk assessment
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for executive review
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams on pipeline economics
• Track market trends in renewable financing structures

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Written communication

Renewable incentives knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in finance, economics, or engineering

MBA

CPA

CFA

Job description

Category: Renewables & Storage
City/Suburb: Denver, CO
Job Title: Project Finance Analyst – Renewable Energy

About the Employer

Our client is a U.S.-based renewable developer and operator with a rapidly expanding portfolio of wind, solar, and storage assets. They’re backed by institutional investors, giving them both financial stability and an ambitious pipeline. Employees cite the combination of mission-driven sustainability goals with real career advancement in a high-growth market. The company maintains a collaborative, inclusive culture where analysts work directly alongside senior leadership.

About the Role

The Project Finance Analyst will support structuring, modeling, and execution of renewable project financing, including tax equity, debt, and M&A transactions. You’ll play a critical role in evaluating economics, preparing materials for investors, and ensuring financing packages align with company growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for renewable projects
• Support negotiations with banks, investors, and tax equity partners
• Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and risk assessment
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for executive review
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams on pipeline economics
• Track market trends in renewable financing structures

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in finance, economics, or engineering; MBA/CPA/CFA a plus
• 2–5 years experience in project finance, investment banking, or energy finance
• Strong Excel and financial modeling expertise
• Familiarity with renewable incentives, tax equity, and PPA structures
• Excellent written and presentation skills

Why Join

This employer provides competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and benefits designed to support work-life balance — including hybrid work, unlimited PTO, and professional development stipends. Analysts benefit from direct exposure to C-suite leaders, giving clear visibility into career progression into senior finance or development roles.