Strategic Finance Manager, Solar Energy

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) seeks a Manager / Senior Manager, Strategic Finance based in Arlington, VA. The role supports underwriting, capital structuring, and transaction execution for a U.S.

renewable energy platform, with emphasis on modelling, risk evaluation, and investment analysis for utility-scale solar and storage in PJM markets. Collaborating with the VP of Strategic Finance and cross-functional teams, you will engage senior leadership and investment committees.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in investment banking, infrastructure/project finance, renewable energy development, or Big 4 transaction advisory (energy/infrastructure focus preferred).
• Advanced financial modelling expertise including project finance structures, tax credit mechanics, return metrics, and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong understanding of U.S. renewable energy markets; PJM market experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transaction execution, financing processes, or acquisition diligence.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to translate complex analysis into clear executive communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial modelling and underwriting for utility-scale solar and storage projects, including IRR, NPV, capital stack structuring, and tax credit optimization (ITC/PTC).
• Support project finance and M&A processes through valuation analysis, sensitivity modelling, and diligence support.
• Analyze and pressure-test financing structures, including debt sizing, sensitivity analysis, and tax equity scenarios.
• Conduct scenario analysis across merchant exposure, power price assumptions, interconnection risks, cost escalation, and capital market volatility.
• Partner with development and M&A teams to evaluate project economics and identify value optimization opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda and executive presentations for internal investment committees and senior leadership.
• Supervise and mentor junior analysts, maintaining high standards in modelling structure, documentation, and analytical rigor.
• Contribute to portfolio-level analytics and capital allocation decisions across the U.S. platform.

Skills

Investment banking

Transaction advisory

Renewable energy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

MBA or CFA a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) seeks a Manager / Senior Manager, Strategic Finance based in Arlington, VA. The role supports underwriting, capital structuring, and transaction execution for a U.S.

renewable energy platform, with emphasis on modelling, risk evaluation, and investment analysis for utility-scale solar and storage in PJM markets. Collaborating with the VP of Strategic Finance and cross-functional teams, you will engage senior leadership and investment committees.