What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Relate Search?
Relate Search has partnered with a renewable energy organization on their search for a Senior Financial Analyst. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to directly participate in evaluating innovative investments that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while supporting the world’s transition to net-zero emissions. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the organization’s development professionals, external advisors, and investors to evaluate and execute investment transactions, support asset management, and contribute to the development of new projects. This role will report into the CEO and will be the most senior person in finance within the organization. If you are looking for a dynamic role with opportunities for long-term career growth, this could be the right fit for you.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models related to financing, acquisitions, tax equity, and operations.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including lawyers, accountants, investors, and lenders.
- Manage complex projects and conduct due diligence on potential new investments that includes project viability and financial risk assessment
- Work with business development leads on project identification and travel occasionally to client and vendor offices for project reviews.
- Lead financial model development meetings as needed.
- Stay updated on the latest tax and accounting standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, environmental science, climate finance, engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in an analytical or investment-focused role, with exposure to clean energy technology, renewable energy, power sector investing, or IPP
- Advanced financial modeling skills are preferred, including experience in:
- Renewable energy modeling (wind, solar, storage) for both contracted and merchant projects.
- Tax equity structures (ITC/PTC).
- Debt financing for renewable energy projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
