Senior Analyst, Project Finance

Apex Clean Energy • Charlottesville, VA

7h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Project Finance team and help accelerate the shift to clean energy. This role plays a key part in supporting the valuation, structuring, and execution of project transactions, including project sales, joint ventures, construction financing, back-leverage, and tax equity financing for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The Senior Analyst will work closely with internal teams at every stage of development to help bring projects successfully across the finish line.
The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting project valuation, due diligence, and the execution of project transactions and investment decisions for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This individual will also help develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of banks and investors in the renewable energy sector, while staying informed on industry trends, activities, and market dynamics.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in renewable energy finance and demonstrate a clear passion for project finance modeling. The candidate should have extensive experience using Excel and a solid understanding of financial concepts such as the time value of money, internal rate of return, and discounted cash flow analysis. Experience in modeling construction and term debt financing, as well as partnership structures utilizing ITC/PTC tax credits, is required.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey financial model assumptions and conclusions to support financing decisions and internal management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA or similar) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling, including building complex project finance models.
• Strong understanding of project finance structures, including debt financing, tax equity, sponsor equity, PTC/ITC benefits, and depreciation incentives.
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development stages (land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, construction, and operations).
• Experience working with project agreements such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, land leases, and O&M contracts.
• Solid grasp of key financial concepts such as IRR, NPV, DSCR, LLCR, capital structure optimization, and cash flow waterfall mechanics.
• Ability to perform detailed sensitivity analyses and clearly summarize results for decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial assumptions, risks, and conclusions to non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset; able to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the U.S. renewable energy market, tax incentives, and regulatory environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Ability to work in Charlottesville, Virginia. Remote work may be considered for the ideal candidate

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or similar) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects, incorporating key project documents, market assumptions, financing structures, and incentives.
• Conduct detailed project valuations, scenario analyses, and sensitivities to support investment decisions and financing transactions.
• Support capital raising efforts, including construction debt, back leverage, and tax equity, by preparing financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations.
• Assist in structuring project finance transactions, analyzing the impacts of various financial products such as ITC/PTC benefits, grants, depreciation incentives, lease financing, and tax equity partnerships.
• Participate in commercial negotiations by analyzing financial implications of term sheets, contracts, and transaction documents.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics affecting project economics and financing strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to update financial models based on evolving project assumptions and development milestones.
• Support post-financing activities, including refinancing, sponsor equity sell down and financial compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise financial analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and investment committees.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior