Manager/Senior Manager Strategic Finance

Expert Executive Recruiters is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager of Strategic Finance in Arlington, VA. This role involves financial modeling, capital structuring, and transaction execution for utility-scale solar projects. Responsibilities include leading financial analysis, supporting M&A processes, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong expertise in renewable energy finance. On-site presence is required for this full-time position.
• This role is based in Arlington, VA. On-site presence is required.**
• About the Company

Join a leading independent power producer at the forefront of renewable energy development. With a footprint across Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, our client develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale solar energy projects. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded Israeli clean energy firm with over 1GW commissioned and a 7GW pipeline globally, the company is shaping the future of sustainable power in the U.S. and beyond.

The Manager/Senior Manager Strategic Finance will be based in the Arlington, VA headquarters and will support support financial underwriting, capital structuring analysis, and transaction execution across its U.S. renewable energy platform. This role will work across development, M&A, and project finance initiatives, providing rigorous modeling, risk evaluation, and investment analysis for utility-scale solar and storage projects, primarily in PJM markets.

The Manager/Senior Manager will partner closely with the Vice President, Strategic Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined underwriting and high analytical standards across the U.S. growth platform
• Principal Duties & Responsibilities

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• Lead detailed financial modeling and underwriting for utility-scale solar and storage projects, including IRR, NPV, capital stack structuring, and tax credit optimization (ITC/PTC).
• Support project finance and M&A processes through valuation analysis, sensitivity modeling, and diligence support.
• Analyze and pressure-test financing structures, including debt sizing, sensitivity analysis, and tax equity scenarios.
• Conduct scenario analysis across merchant exposure, power price assumptions, interconnection risks, cost escalation, and capital market volatility.
• Partner with development and M&A teams to evaluate project economics and identify value optimization opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda and executive presentations for internal investment committees and senior leadership review.
• Supervise and mentor junior analysts, maintaining high standards in modeling structure, documentation, and analytical rigor.
• Contribute to portfolio-level analytics and capital allocation decisions across the U.S. platform.
• Qualifications
• 5-7 years of experience in investment banking, infrastructure/project finance, renewable energy development, or Big 4 transaction advisory (energy/infrastructure focus preferred).
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including project finance structures, tax credit mechanics, return metrics, and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong understanding of U.S. renewable energy markets; PJM market experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transaction execution, financing processes, or acquisition diligence.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to translate complex analysis into clear executive communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.