Financial Analyst – Renewable Energy / Project Finance

Candidates must reside in Oahu, HI or be willing to relocate to Hawaii.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the evaluation, structuring, and execution of large-scale renewable energy projects. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining complex financial models, analyzing project economics, and supporting strategic decision-making across solar, battery storage (BESS), and other clean energy initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with an understanding of energy markets, project finance, and infrastructure investments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for renewable energy projects (solar, BESS, hybrid systems)
• Analyze project economics including IRR, NPV, payback period, and sensitivity scenarios
• Model capital structures including debt, tax equity, and partnership structures
• Evaluate impacts of incentives (ITC, domestic content adders, depreciation, etc.)
• Support business development by preparing financial summaries, investment teasers, and project pitch materials
• Assist in evaluating new market opportunities, competitive landscape, and pipeline development
• Track and maintain a pipeline of business development opportunities with financial projections

Project Evaluation & Decision Support

• Support investment decisions through financial analysis and scenario modeling
• Assist in pricing, bid strategy, and proposal development
• Evaluate cost assumptions including equipment, labor, EPC, and O&M
• Conduct sensitivity and risk analysis (pricing, production, financing, timelines)

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support project-level and portfolio-level financial forecasting
• Track actual vs. forecasted performance
• Assist in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities

Transaction & Execution Support

• Assist with due diligence for project acquisitions and partnerships
• Support financing processes (lenders, tax equity investors, internal stakeholders)
• Prepare financial materials for investors, lenders, and executive leadership

Data & Reporting

• Create dashboards and reports to track project performance and key KPIs
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across models and reports

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 2–5+ years of financial analysis or modeling experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling required)
• Strong understanding of financial concepts (IRR, NPV, cash flow modeling)

Preferred

• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance
• Familiarity with solar, battery storage (BESS), or energy markets
• Experience with tax equity structures and energy incentives
• Knowledge of financial modeling for EPC or energy development projects

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication skills (ability to explain complex financial concepts)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person