Senior Financial Analyst

1 week ago


Ontario, Canada BW Solar Full time

BW Solar, a member of BW Group. BW Solar’s mission is to play an active role in the energy transition by empowering communities to rely on clean energy to power their lives. Being a privately held company gives BW Solar the agility to adapt to the fast-moving regulatory and technological landscape. We focus on maximizing development value rather than short-term cash flows, ensuring that we can provide the lowest levelized cost of energy.


BW Group is a global energy and maritime group, including seven listed companies. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries, biofuels, and water treatment. BW Group is also listed as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023.


About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst will lead financial analysis and modeling efforts, creating accurate financial reports to offer insights in support of strategic initiatives and management decision-making. The Senior Analyst is expected to stay abreast of renewable energy opportunities, monitoring market developments and supporting the divestment process.


Key Accountabilities and Duties


Financial Modeling and Analysis:

  • Oversee financial analysis and modeling for solar projects, including project finance, investment evaluations, and strategic initiatives.
  • Offer insights on financial risks, returns, and profitability to support senior management decision-making.
  • Lead financial modeling efforts, developing and maintaining complex models for projects related to acquisitions, financings, divestments, and RFPs.
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of investment opportunities, employing advanced financial modeling techniques and risk assessment methodologies to assess profitability accurately and swiftly.
  • Incorporate tax equity and project financing modeling into financial analyses to evaluate the impact on investment returns and project viability.
  • Assist in developing and executing financial strategies for successful implementation of solar and storage initiatives.
  • Conduct due diligence and financial assessments for potential solar and storage project acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.
  • Analyze complex financial data and create accurate financial reports.


M&A/Divestment Process Management:

  • Support strategic finance team in carrying out financial analysis for all the acquisition opportunities
  • Support the senior team in preparation of Information Memorandum, Financial Model, Investor List, etc.
  • Support divestment process to ensure timely response to NDA execution, investor queries and data room access
  • Monitor market developments and gather investor feedback to enhance the investor database and optimize divestment strategies.


Market Insights and Opportunity Assessment:

  • Stay abreast of renewable energy opportunities across North America, conducting continuous market research and analysis to identify potential impacts on origination, development, and financing.
  • Develop deep expertise in the Community Solar, Distributed Generation, Utility Scale, and Energy Storage segments, generating actionable insights to inform decision-making.


Qualifications


  • Minimum undergraduate/bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
  • At least 4-5 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years in the US renewable energy industry with specific experience at a leading solar developer or IPP preferred
  • Previous experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity preferred, or consulting is considered an asset
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with expert level excel and financial modeling skills and strong presentation skills
  • Exposure to tax equity structuring and project financing modelling within the US renewable energy industry preferred
  • Understanding of the market and mechanisms prevailing in the financing of renewable energy projects
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Able to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines
  • Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to proactively plan, schedule, track, monitor, and advance project activities, all supported by excellent analytical and problem-solving skill
  • Exceptional communication, and conflict/issue resolution skills, with the ability to proactively identify and strategically work to resolve challenging situations with confidence.
  • Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
  • Drive and passion to succeed in a fast-paced business
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion and have the confidence to ask questions to ensure clear and strategic action.
  • Action-oriented, dedicated, and deliberate.
  • Ability to respond effectively and positively to obstacles and challenges, while earning the trust and respect of others.
  • Self-starter requiring limited supervision.
  • Professional, diplomatic, polite, and trustworthy.


Job Requirements


  • Remote /Hybrid work location within Canada or the US. The successful candidate will be expected to align their working hours in Central or Eastern times zones.
  • Preference for candidates in Ontario
  • Ability to travel within the United States and Canada. Travel may be required up to 30%.
  • Valid driver’s license and Passport.
  • Work is generally carried out in a home office environment, in an office environment, at remote project development sites, operating facilities, and outdoors (with exposure to various weather conditions).
  • Successful candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Please Note: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted


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