Apex Clean Energy

Senior Analyst, Project Finance

Apex Clean Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.

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.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) corporate matching
  • Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
  • Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingproject financeExcelsensitivity analysesIRRNPVDSCRLLCRcapital structure optimizationcash flow waterfall mechanics
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscollaborative mindsetproactiveresourcefuladaptableability to manage multiple projectsability to summarize results
Certifications
CFACPAMBA