Renewable Energy Finance Specialist

BaRupOn LLC

Renewable Energy Finance Specialist

Liberty, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a Renewable Energy Finance Specialist to support financial modeling, investment analysis, and project development for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project finance, tax equity structures, and clean energy incentives such as ITC, PTC, and IRA provisions.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale renewable energy and hybrid infrastructure projects (solar, hydrogen, battery storage)

    • Analyze capital requirements, cash flows, IRRs, NPV, and risk metrics to inform investment decisions

    • Support the structuring and negotiation of project finance agreements (debt, equity, tax equity)

    • Evaluate federal and state incentives including ITC, PTC, bonus depreciation, and IRA-related programs

    • Assist in due diligence for financing partners, developers, and offtakers

    • Collaborate with engineering and construction teams on cost forecasting and financial milestones

    • Support grant applications and public/private funding submissions

    • Monitor project budgets, drawdowns, and compliance with financial covenants

    • Prepare internal reports, dashboards, and executive summaries on project performance and ROI

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred)

    • 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure finance, or project development

    • Strong proficiency in financial modeling and Excel; experience with project finance tools or ERP software preferred

    • Working knowledge of clean energy finance structures (e.g., tax equity, sale-leasebacks, PPAs)

    • Understanding of federal and state incentive programs (ITC, PTC, DOE, IRA, etc.)

    • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

    • Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with engineers, lawyers, and developers

    • Comfortable with hybrid work, site visits, and investor presentations when required

    Preferred Experience

    • Experience supporting solar, storage, or hydrogen projects in ERCOT or broader U.S. energy markets

    • Familiarity with environmental credit markets (RECs, LCFS, 45V/45Q credits)

    • Exposure to grant writing or government procurement processes a plus

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary and performance bonuses

    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Career advancement in a growing clean energy company