Associate, Strategic Finance

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

5d•$111,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is seeking an experienced Associate who will support the Strategic Finance and business planning activities for the Company. The Associate will assist in financial, business plan, and liquidity reporting for Company by leading financial analysis and ongoing maintenance of the Company Corporate Model. Key analyses include strategic and analytical support for business development and overall corporate strategy, valuation, and capital allocation and planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering or related field required
3-5 years of project or corporate finance transactional experience within a financial firm or energy operating company
3-5 years of business reporting, portfolio underwriting, or corporate valuation work
Transactional or internal experience with corporate valuations and solid foundation of structured finance and the renewable energy space
Transactional lead experience in project finance and/or capital markets (first lien debt, tax equity, revolvers, mezzanine capital)
Advanced spreadsheet and modeling experience with advanced knowledge of valuing and financing renewable investments
Strong analytic, strategic mindset with self-starter attitude and ability to anticipate
Excellent at synthesizing data and complex concepts into informed recommendations and concise presentations
Ability to work with others to meet deadlines, effective at engagement and driving results towards common corporate goals
Ability to prioritize, organize, effectively manage time and resources
Exceptional presentation and communication skills are essential and understanding of relevant financial modelling techniques
Ability to work in either a collaborative environment or take on individual projects as needed
High degree of professionalism and tact in dealing with internal and external business partners
Highly adept at Excel financial modeling

Nice To Haves

CFA credential is highly desirable
MBA a plus
analytic and visualization tool experience a plus (ie, Alteryx, PowerBI, etc)

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of Pattern projects, business model, and corporate model in order to accurately perform financial analyses to inform business decisions
Corporate Model Review/Financial Analysis; including valuation, capital strategy, and liquidity
Reporting, Process and Deliverable Integration
Corporate Finance Compliance, Rating Agency, and Investor Relations support
Corporate Finance/Strategic Transaction Support as needed, as well as support for other transactions as needed
Provide guidance and mentorship to corporate finance and other finance functions