Cost & Financial Strategy Manager

Terrestrial Energy•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Terrestrial Energy is seeking a Manager, Cost & Financial Strategy to join their team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is crucial for supporting the deployment of their Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant by conducting rigorous cost analysis, financial modeling, and economic assessments. The position operates under the direction of the Vice President Business Development and collaborates closely with various internal teams and executive leadership within a regulated nuclear environment. The company is a developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors and has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ “IMSR”) to secure capital for growth. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan during a period of significant government and industry interest in SMR and advanced reactor technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related analytical discipline
10+ years of professional experience in financial analysis, project finance, infrastructure finance, investment banking, private equity, or energy finance
Demonstrated experience building complex financial models in Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of capital markets, financing structures, and capital stack development
Experience analyzing debt, equity, and hybrid financing instruments
Ability to structure ambiguous strategic questions into rigorous financial models
Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical capabilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present financial analyses to senior management
High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modeling capability
Financial statement modeling and cash flow analysis
Scenario and sensitivity modeling
Strong PowerPoint skills for financial presentations
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Successful candidate must be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Python, R, or other analytical tools is beneficial
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an asset
Experience in energy, infrastructure, or project finance sectors
Prior experience at an investment bank, infrastructure fund, private equity firm, or project finance advisory group
Experience evaluating large capital projects ($100M–$5B+)
Familiarity with LCOE modeling and energy infrastructure economics
Exposure to financial modeling for power generation, energy infrastructure, or large industrial projects
CFA, FMVA certification

Responsibilities

Develop integrated financial models for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
Prepare and maintain project finance models including cash flow projections, DCF analysis, and valuation scenarios
Evaluate alternative financing structures and funding strategies for major capital projects
Analyze loan structures, debt sizing, coverage ratios, and financing constraints
Support analysis of project finance metrics including IRR, NPV, DSCR, LLCR, and other key indicators
Develop cost models to evaluate cost structure, unit economics (LCOE), scaling effects, cost of goods sold, and comparative business options
Perform scenario, sensitivity, and risk analyses to support investment and project development decisions
Translate qualitative business assumptions into clear, structured, and transparent quantitative models
Prepare concise financial summaries and presentations for senior management and Board review
Collaborate with strategy, business development, engineering, and finance teams to support project development
Maintain model documentation, structure, and version control best practices
Support evaluation of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial structures
Contribute to financial planning and strategic analysis supporting company growth
Other duties as assigned