Clean Energy Financial Analyst
About The Position
At Public Sector Consultants (PSC), we believe smart financing can unlock real progress on climate and clean energy solutions. Through our green bank and clean energy work, we help communities, governments, and organizations bring renewable energy and sustainability projects to life. We are a mission-driven consulting firm where people collaborate closely, learn from one another, and take pride in doing work that matters. If you’re analytical, curious, and motivated by impact, PSC offers a place to grow your career while helping shape the future of clean energy in Michigan and beyond. The Opportunity As a clean energy financial analyst, you’ll work alongside our senior finance associate and chief financial officer to design and support innovative financing solutions for PSC’s green bank and clean energy clients. This role is perfect for someone early in their finance or policy career seeking: Hands-on experience in project finance and climate investment Exposure to real-world lending and investment decisions Mentorship from experienced professionals A mission-focused workplace where your work directly supports environmental and economic impact You’ll apply your financial and analytical skills to projects that help advance renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience initiatives across the state.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, public policy, or a related field
- One to three years of experience in project finance, underwriting, investment analysis, or a related field
- Strong financial modeling, accounting, and quantitative analysis skills
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, accessible insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project organization and time-management abilities
- Understanding of renewable energy, energy markets, and climate finance principles
- Interest in policy trends affecting clean energy and public finance
- Curious and eager to learn
- Thoughtful problem-solver
- Collaborative team member
- High integrity and attention to detail
- Motivated by mission and impact
Nice To Haves
- Progress toward chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation is a plus
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain financial models to support lending programs and investment strategies
- Conduct forecasting, along with scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate project risk and opportunity
- Support underwriting and transaction evaluation through data review and preliminary risk assessments
- Prepare draft credit memos, investment summaries, and presentations
- Aggregate data and support portfolio reporting and ongoing risk assessments
- Review governance and funding documents and assist with compliance requirements
- Conduct market research on renewable energy trends and climate finance tools
- Support development of innovative financing mechanisms and programs
- Assist with lending procedures, grant applications, and policy research
- Provide financial analysis for additional PSC projects such as economic forecasting and budget projections
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, supportive environment with diverse teams and clients
- Apply critical thinking and initiative to problem-solving and project execution
- Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Follow PSC’s quality assurance standards for all deliverables
- Seek mentorship and learning opportunities to grow your expertise
- Occasionally support projects outside standard business hours as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and legal insurance
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Paid parking
- Paid time off starting upon hire
- Nine paid holidays
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
