Strategic Finance Analyst - Growth, M&A & Debt(Renewables)

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flexible workplace benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Peaks Renewables, a growing renewables platform and subsidiary of Summit Utilities, seeks a Strategic Finance Analyst in Denver on a hybrid basis to support business development and FP&A, debt fundraising, feasibility analysis, and due diligence.

The role involves forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and presenting to risk committees, with collaboration across Peaks and Summit teams on RNG projects. A strong finance background and energy sector interest are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or economics preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, such as investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or private equity.
• Demonstrated experience working in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint a must.
• Experience developing advanced, integrated financial models.
• Energy/Utility industry experience is a plus.
• Interest or demonstrated experience in debt capital markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete applications for debt financing and loan guarantees from federal support programs.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and valuation modeling for new investments, including developing sensitivities for various development scenarios and outcomes.
• Screen and evaluate the feasibility of new M&A and project opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives.
• Develop and refine commercial proposals, working closely with internal teams to structure deals that maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Assist with due diligence processes for acquisitions, including financial assessments and coordination of internal approval processes.
• Design, develop, and implement methods and strategies to enhance financial models and streamline processes.
• Facilitate the coordination of Peaks’ annual budget process and quarterly reforecasts for all growth capital projects to ensure alignment with corporate objectives; assist with the 5-year growth plan in collaboration with the business development team.
• Support the preparation of presentations for the Risk Management Committee, regular corporate data reporting, C-team, and Board meetings.
• Work closely with the Summit and Peaks teams to ensure timely and on-budget project development across both RNG projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the fields of energy, business, finance, and economic theory to inform strategic decisions.
• Execute ad-hoc financial analysis or reporting tasks in support of the company's financial objectives.
• Represent Peaks and Summit Utilities in meetings, conferences, and other external engagements to foster relationships and explore business opportunities.
• Other duties duties as assigned by the Sr. Finance Manager, Peaks Commercial Strategy Team, and/or the Operations team

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation modelling

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Peaks Renewables, a growing renewables platform and subsidiary of Summit Utilities, seeks a Strategic Finance Analyst in Denver on a hybrid basis to support business development and FP&A, debt fundraising, feasibility analysis, and due diligence.

The role involves forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and presenting to risk committees, with collaboration across Peaks and Summit teams on RNG projects. A strong finance background and energy sector interest are expected.