Senior Project Finance Analyst

Job Title: Senior Project Finance Analyst

Position Type: Full Time

Department/Group: Finance

HR Contact: Sara Deslierres

Location: Oakland, CA – HQ

Will Train Applicant(s)

Applications Accepted By:

FAX OR EMAIL: jd@primergysolar.com

MAIL: HR Primergy Solar, LLC

555 12th St, Suite 110

Oakland CA 94607

Company & Job Description

Primergy Solar - an investment platform focused exclusively on acquiring, developing, and owning solar, and solar + storage, and stand-alone energy assets in the North American market. Primergy is wholly owned by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners – a $1.6 billion private equity fund specializing in investing in renewable energy.

Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Project Finance Analyst position is responsible for managing the analysis of various financing options for projects under development and potential future projects.

· Owning and updating excel models for the financial review of renewable energy projects

· Researching renewable energy programs across multiple States

· Writing reports on renewable energy programs

· Analyzing current and past financial data and performance

· Preparing reports and projections based on this analysis

· Evaluating current capital expenditures and depreciation

· Exploring investment opportunities

· Establishing and evaluating profit plans

· Identifying trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement

· Monitor regulatory requirements for renewable energy projects

· Conduct desktop searches for potential project sites using Google Earth

· Establish and maintain a site selection database

· Conduct outreach to landowners via mailers and/or phone calls.

· Assist with acquisition of options, leases, and easements with landowners

· Identify risks and corresponding mitigation strategies associated with transaction structures, title matters, and environmental conditions.

· Assist in developing a proactive client acquisition strategy

· Manage preparation of the real property component of development projects for financing by clearing interfering title matters, commissioning Phase I Environmental reports and ALTA Surveys

· Conduct preliminary permitting screening of sites with local jurisdictions and support the early stages of project permitting

· Analyze energy data and utility rates

· Generate, manage, and report project specific budgets and schedules

· Coordinating with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts

COMMUNICATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred with a focus on business, economics, finance, or related industries

· Minimum of two years professional responsibility in finance, health care, banking, or other related industry; or internship experience to the equivalent

· Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills

· Strong contract modeling software skills

· Robust skills in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel

· Understands and demonstrates abilities to utilize Macros in Excel

· Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints

· Willingness to work projects to completion

· Market and financial analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS

· Well Developed analytical and financial modeling skills

· Strategic thinking and a self -starter

· Great presentation skills

· Excellent time management and organizational ability

· Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines

· Willingness to work long hours, when necessary

Primergy Solar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.