Senior Analyst, Project Finance [Hybrid in San Diego or Oakland] - EDF Renewables North America

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

The Senior Project Finance Analyst is a key member of the Project Finance team responsible for creating project pro forma spreadsheets, arriving at pricing, financial structuring, valuation, and metric conclusions for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, storage etc., and working with the Project Finance group in transactions. The analyst will support project finance transaction fundings/closings for utility scale renewable energy projects. The analyst will also assist in preparing project confidential information memorandums and presentations to management for internal approvals.

• Independently run pro-forma models and structuring sensitivities to help make structuring decisions to support to Project Finance and other stakeholders (Example: Asset Management/Generation, Development) groups
• Help drive the finance process from gaining internal approval through solicitation, assessment, selection, due diligence presentation to senior management and consummation of transactions.
• Mentoring junior team members
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

90% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 10% of time is spent outside of the office visiting business partners, projects as well as attending various conferences and meetings.  

Education/Experience –

• Requires Bachelors level degree in Finance, Accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field. MBA, CPA, CFA preferred.
• At least four years of financial analysis experience (can be pre- and post-grad combined).
• Experience within the renewable energy industry/energy industry preferred.
• Tax equity experience, Partnership taxation and Debt experience/knowledge is a strong plus.
• Experience supporting project finance transactions or related valuation experience and due diligence is required.
• Experience with project finance and financial structuring spreadsheets strongly desired.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities –

• Requires strong Excel knowledge; VBA knowledge a plus; Heavy financial spreadsheet creation experience. Proficient in PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong understanding of valuation concepts and DCF analysis
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams and with other departments, business units, colleagues, business partners; including but not limited to legal, consulting, banking and investor parties; and be able to convey financial information.

This role’s annual base salary range is between $102,500 - $171,000 Annually.

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.