Senior Project Finance Valuation Analyst
New Leaf Energy, Inc.
Develops and analyzes financial models to value renewable energy projects and guide decisions.
21 days ago ago
$143,440 - $159,590
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
50 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Solar Development
Energy Storage
Wind Generation
Electric Vehicle Charging
Utility-scale Solar
Community Solar
Solar Plus Storage
Role
What you would be doing
tool development
financial modeling
client education
design optimization
market research
employee training
- Drive the development and adoption of new tools and techniques which drive efficiency and speed in the development of new projects across the company;
- Follows, maintains, and continuously improves their own standard work
- Develop and analyze financial models to evaluate project valuations/profitability, viability of potential new markets, and impacts of changes to existing subsidies and incentives;
- Engage with customers to educate them on revenue/cost structures, review key valuation assumptions, and negotiate purchase prices;
- Analyze financial models and customer feedback to understand the impact of key valuation drivers on projects and development regions and how/why valuations change over time, and communicate insights to regional teams and executive leadership;
- Collaborate with design engineering on design optimization, dispatch modeling, and EPC price estimation to maximize project economics;
- Coordinate with policy & business development teams to stay abreast of the latest developments in community solar program design, and translate that knowledge into financial model templates and assumptions;
- Leverage insights into project cash flows and energy/wholesale markets to support strategic project development decision making and maximization of project economics;
- Research wholesale energy and capacity prices, retail rates, and renewable energy credit market fundamentals and forecasts, and translate market data and dynamics into an internal view on price forecasting, valuation impacts, and modeling scenarios;
- Research and interpret third-party energy/wholesale/capacity price forecasts, process them into model templates and sensitivities, develop official company position on price forecasting, and analyze impacts of changes for stakeholders;
- Train and mentor employees across the company on financial modeling, energy market fundamentals, and state/federal incentive structures.
What you bring
bachelor's
master's
excel
vba
finance modeling
renewable energy
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field; Master’s Degree in relevant field or MBA preferred;
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced business environment;
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project finance modeling and power markets analysis experience;
- Accurate and detail-oriented;
- Mastery of Microsoft Excel required; VBA experience preferred;
- Proactive and able to work independently;
- Ability to analyze financial models and understand the impact of various key drivers;
- Disciplined in adoption and following of standard work as the basis for continuous improvement;
- 5 to 8 years experience with the United States energy industry, ideally working in the renewable energy industry;
- Knowledge of energy or renewable energy development and finance;
- Professional development and education assistance.
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
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Company
Overview
- transforms the energy landscape by delivering innovative renewable solutions.
- focuses on developing and managing solar and wind energy projects across diverse sectors.
- specializes in utility-scale energy projects, with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.
- portfolio spans across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, pushing the boundaries of clean energy.
- with a rich history of successful projects, New Leaf Energy is a key player in the renewable energy market.
- completed several landmark projects that showcase their leadership in the energy sector.
- focused on both large-scale infrastructure and community-focused projects, bringing power to underserved regions.
- Innovation is key to our success and drives everything we do.
- We are committed to providing a collaborative environment that supports each other and promotes continuous growth.
- We aim to deliver the highest quality products and services to our clients while being proactive and responsive.
- We maintain integrity in all interactions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- We value sustainability and responsible stewardship of the environment.
2050 Target
Net-Zero Emissions Goal
The commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on deploying renewable energy solutions that contribute to environmental health and sustainability.
- Projects aim to reduce the carbon footprint of clients and the broader community.
- Use data-driven strategies to optimize energy consumption and improve sustainability outcomes.
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