What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Kindle Energy?
Kindle Energy LLC (“Kindle”) specializes in the management, optimization, and development of power generation in the United States and Canada and is a portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. Blackstone is a leading global alternative asset manager with $1 trillion of total assets under management. Kindle manages 8.7 GW of generation in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana, with a 700 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Louisiana and a 164 MW Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine project in Colorado, both currently under construction.
Job Summary:
The Financial Analyst will report to the Director of Finance and be based at Kindle Energy headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. This will be a junior/entry-level role supporting senior Financial Analysts/Managers and the variety of activities that the Finance team supports.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, operating forecasts, acquisition activity, and cost reporting for projects in development/construction
- Analyze past operational results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Perform financial analyses, project evaluations, and due diligence to support recommendations for plant optimization, recovery plans, major projects and capital investments, and revenue enhancement proposals
- Analyze the key market components that may impact the value of Kindle Energy managed assets
- Work closely with the commercial team, accounting, and various technical teams and advisors to prepare and review detailed forecasts of income statements, cash flows and balance sheets
- Assist in the evaluation of a variety of strategic business and financial decisions and preparation of recommendations for Kindle Energy management
- Conduct economic research as required with respect to power and natural gas energy markets
- Prepare board-quality presentations and documentation
- Undertake ad-hoc projects and create reports as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting and/or Finance
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
- Must be self-motivated
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid work schedule – Tuesday through Thursday in-office, Monday & Friday remote work
- Limited domestic travel is required
Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.
