Manager Project Finance - Apex Clean Energy

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

The Project Finance Department is seeking a Manager – Project Finance to work with senior team members to support a wide array of transactions, including project-level debt and tax equity financings and sales of development-stage and operating assets.

In this role, you will create project marketing materials, analyze financing proposals, coordinate due diligence efforts, review financial models, prepare management and investment committee memorandums and provide general transaction support through the marketing, negotiation and documentation phases of a deal  .

This role will give you exposure to business planning activities, project development, power marketing, M&A and strategic initiatives aimed at long-term growth objectives. The Manager – Project Finance position requires excellent communication, technical and collaboration skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and shift priorities on the go. The successful candidate will be well organized, with sharp analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas. A passion for renewable energy is a strong plus.

Hours:  Full Time

Travel:  10-15%

The Manager – Project Finance is responsible for overseeing the following:   

• Create and maintain project marketing materials including teasers and Confidential Information Memoranda working with the Project Development team and Apex subject matter experts (SMEs) to review and validate information for prospective investors.
• Manage the due diligence process for parties considering financing or purchasing Apex projects. This will include setting up and maintaining a data room and coordinating all due diligence requests  including written responses and scheduling calls with Apex  SMEs.
• Review complex financial models and help to update and validate inputs and identify value improvement opportunities. Work with internal team and outside consultants to strengthen assumptions in the financial model and provide analysis to support those positions in investor discussions.
• Analyze and summarize issues associated with prospective deals to assist decision-making such as development risk, transaction structure and payments, key commercial issues etc.
• Support deal negotiations and document review to track open issues, follow up on deliverables, and provide general transaction support.
• Assist in the creation of materials for presentation of transaction opportunities to internal approval committees.
• On an as-needed basis, research new market opportunities and prospective investors and help improve and update tools used to manage finance team workstreams.

To succeed as a Manager- Project Finance at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field required; higher degree in finance such as an MBA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years professional work experience
• Confidence and experience navigating and auditing financial models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to foster cohesive teamwork among coworkers and financing counterparties
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Highly organized; able to juggle competing demands and follow through on deliverables with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated interest in the renewable energy industry
• Professional presence with strong presentation skills
• Builds trust by demonstrating high ethical standards and personal integrity
• Analytical problem solver who views obstacles as challenges
• Creative thinker who values innovation
• Willing to travel 10-15%
• Able to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.