Senior Analyst, Project Finance

Job Description: • Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects, incorporating key project documents, market assumptions, financing structures, and incentives. • Conduct detailed project valuations, scenario analyses, and sensitivities to support investment decisions and financing transactions. • Support capital raising efforts, including construction debt, back leverage, and tax equity, by preparing financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations. • Assist in structuring project finance transactions, analyzing the impacts of various financial products such as ITC/PTC benefits, grants, depreciation incentives, lease financing, and tax equity partnerships. • Participate in commercial negotiations by analyzing financial implications of term sheets, contracts, and transaction documents. • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics affecting project economics and financing strategies. • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to update financial models based on evolving project assumptions and development milestones. • Support post-financing activities, including refinancing, sponsor equity sell down and financial compliance. • Prepare clear, concise financial analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and investment committees. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA or similar) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus. • 5+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, investment banking, private equity, or a related field. • Advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling, including building complex project finance models. • Strong understanding of project finance structures, including debt financing, tax equity, sponsor equity, PTC/ITC benefits, and depreciation incentives. • Familiarity with renewable energy project development stages (land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, construction, and operations). • Experience working with project agreements such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, land leases, and O&M contracts. • Solid grasp of key financial concepts such as IRR, NPV, DSCR, LLCR, capital structure optimization, and cash flow waterfall mechanics. • Ability to perform detailed sensitivity analyses and clearly summarize results for decision-making. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial assumptions, risks, and conclusions to non-financial stakeholders. • Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset; able to work effectively across cross-functional teams. • Familiarity with the U.S. renewable energy market, tax incentives, and regulatory environment. • Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast-paced and evolving environment. • Ability to work in Charlottesville, Virginia. Remote work may be considered for the ideal candidate. Benefits: • Health insurance • 401(k) corporate matching • Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays • Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit • Professional development opportunities • Fitness and wellness corporate discounts Apply tot his job