Analyst, Strategic Finance

Pattern Energy Group LP is seeking a Financial Analyst in Hopkinton, MA, to support financial modeling for renewable energy projects. This role involves refining financial models, analyzing costs, and collaborating with various teams to enhance project accuracy and financing. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of experience, and strong financial acumen. The position is expected to be hybrid or full-time in the office.
Overview

General Summary

The Financial Analyst role offers an opportunity to join a leading company in the fast-growing renewable energy industry. The Financial Analyst will provide financial modelling support to the sales team while continuing to refine Solect’s project financing model. This position will also be an integral part of our structured finance investment team to grow our portfolio of renewable assets. In addition, the financial analyst will work closely with the construction services team to improve Solect’s speed and accuracy in project costing/estimating. Solect’s offices are located in Hopkinton, MA, and this position is expected to be hybrid or full-time in the office.

Responsibilities
• Support Business Development Managers by modeling complex solar and energy storage opportunities
• Work with the structured finance team to continuously refine Solect’s project financial model and support our asset portfolio
• Continually refine Solect’s financial model by integrating regulatory changes, equipment changes, and learnings from experience on completed projects
• Analyze actual vs. estimated costs to improve Solect’s accuracy in estimating
• Attend design and costing reviews. Support the Design team and Estimators by building and maintaining an easy-to-use, up-to-date database and methodology for costing complex projects
• Support the Energy Storage, Sales, and other Departments as necessary with reporting and analysis
• Support project financing process to ensure all projects meet minimum hurdle rates, and information is current and understood about all portfolio assets
• Interface with the policy team to understand regulatory tariffs, state incentive programs, and federal tax benefits. Integrate changes to policy and new policy into Solect’s financial models to ensure accuracy
• Support the CFO with ad hoc corporate finance analysis and reporting

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of experience
• Excellent financial acumen: Knowledge of accounting, financial statements, time value of money, and metrics that are meaningful to C-level decision-makers
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Creative problem solver – this role requires someone with the ability to understand high-level company goals and determine the best way to support them
• Strong communication skills – this role will interface with several internal company functions and require a thorough understanding of all stakeholder requirements to develop “user-friendly” tools and models
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of regulations and how they impact project financials
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently
• Highly ethical, professional, and committed to team success
• Passionate about renewables
• Experience in the solar and/or energy industry is a strong plus
• Experience working in Salesforce is a plus

Special Position Requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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