Sr. Analyst, Project Finance

Leeward Renewable Energy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst (P3) to provide information, analysis, financial modeling, and execution support for corporate financial planning, cash flow forecasting, investor reporting, and financial risk control. This position is based in Dallas, Texas and offers a path for growth within a small, expanding team.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, 3–5 years of valuation and modeling experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Three to five years of extensive experience in financial valuation and modeling; renewable energy preferred.
• Experience with corporate finance, budgeting, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of accounting.
• Familiarity with conventional/renewable energy is highly desirable.
• Extensive market research capabilities.
• Familiarity with Finance and Accounting systems (Dynamics, Hyperion) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, multitasking and problem resolution skills.
• Self-starter with effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds, maintains financial models for wind, solar, and storage projects to evaluate asset performance.
• Analyzes project and company performance; prepares reports for management, investors, and the Board.
• Coordinates input gathering and consolidates results for budgeting and reforecasting.
• Performs due diligence on modeling inputs and assumptions.
• Conducts market research to inform financial models.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team player

Self-starter

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics

Tools

Macro-enabled Excel (VBA)

Power BI

Tableau

Dynamics

Hyperion

Job description

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging anAmerican energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own andoperateover30utility-scalewind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling4gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year.Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Job Summary:

Leeward Renewable Energy is currently seeking an experiencedSenior FinancialAnalyst (P3) to provide information, analysis, financial modeling, and execution support forcorporate financial planning, cash flow forecasting, investor reporting, and financial risk control. This positionis based in Dallas, Texas andprovides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small, growing team, the ability to expand their experience, work with all levels of the organization, and contribute to the company’s success in the renewable energy industry.

Essential Functions:

• Builds, utilizes, and maintains financial models for wind, solar,and energy storage projects to evaluate asset performance.
• Analyzes project and company performance, explains key variances to the annual budget, and provides reporting materials for company management, investors, and Board of Directors.
• Coordinates input gathering and consolidates the results for the annual budgeting and regular reforecasting processes.
• Performs due diligence on modeling inputs and assumptions.
• Conductsmarketresearch to incorporate relevant information into the financial models.
• PerformsAd hoc analysisand reporting as required.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance,Business Administration,Economics, or related academic field
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of extensive experience in financial valuation & modeling; Preferably in the renewable energy sector
• Experience with corporate finance, budgeting, and reporting
• Working knowledge of accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (MACROs, VBA, Pivot Tables)
• Familiarity with conventional/renewable energy is highly desirable.
• Extensive market research capabilities are desirable.
• Familiarity with Finance and Accounting (Dynamics, Hyperion) and/or Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau) systems is preferable.
• Good team playerwith the ability to work in a growing team environment.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, multitasking andproblem resolution skills.
• Self-starter with effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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Please Note: This is an in-office role, requiring on site presence in our office a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval. #LIHybrid

LRE considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the salary range for the Sr. Analyst, Project Finance is between $92,000to $128,000annually. Compensation is set within the range based on each candidate’s background, with the potential to grow as responsibilities and experience increase. This position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and life insurance. For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit: https://www.lreus.com/about-us/careers/

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless ofrace, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.