Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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 are a young, well-capitalized and profitable company that has originated over 5.9GWAC of greenfield solar and energy storage projects to date.

The Senior Manager of Finance will lead financial modelling efforts for Solar and Solar + Storage projects in the US and Canada.

The role encompasses collaborating with senior leadership to support the development and execution of company strategy, leveraging industry insights and market trends.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

Strategy Development and Implementation :

• Collaborate with senior leadership to support the development and execution of company strategy, encompassing origination, acquisitions, divestment, project finance, and strategic analysis.
• Actively contribute to the refinement of the corporate development and commercialization strategy, leveraging industry insights and market trends.

Financial Modeling and Analysis :

• 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.

Corporate Finance and Budgeting :

• Provide support for cash flow forecasting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assist in the annual budgeting exercise and monthly budget reporting.
• Implement process improvements and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and transparency within the organization.

Divestment Process Management :

• Work with cross-functional teams like Origination, execution and finance to determine projects to be divested.
• Lead divestments through the entire process, from designing process materials (Information Memorandum, Financial Model, Investor List) to facilitating investor outreach, resolving due diligence queries, evaluating offers, and facilitating closing.
• 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.

Stakeholder Communication and Engagement :

• Develop investment memorandums, presentations, and briefs for various stakeholders, effectively communicating project opportunities and risks.
• Cultivate a network of industry stakeholders to gather market intelligence, build strategic partnerships, and support the company's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in US renewable energy industry
• Experience with tax equity structuring and project financing modelling within the US renewable energy industry
• Master’s degree in business management, Finance or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, financial modeling and strong presentation skills
• Understanding of the various 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

Job Requirements

• Remote work location within Canada or the US. The successful candidate will be expected to align their working hours in Central or Eastern times zones.
• Ability to travel within the United States and Canada. Travel may be required up to 30%.
• Valid driver’s license and Passport.
• Successful candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check.

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