Finance Analyst

About WP:

White Pine Renewables is a renewable energy developer that is leading the transformation of the energy sector. We enable businesses and communities to make smarter decisions about the way energy is created, stored, and managed by developing, financing, and owning and operating distributed solar and energy storage projects at our customers’ place of business. We are passionate, motivated thinkers who are unified by our mission to change the way the world harnesses and uses energy. We thrive on solving big problems for our customers and are powered by our innovation and determination. In California and the Midwest, White Pine Renewables combines the spirit of a startup with the experience and access to capital on par with the largest solar development companies in the US. We are committed to open the full spectrum of energy innovation to help our customers save money and grow through sustainable energy solutions in the following core areas: behind-the-meter solar photovoltaics, behind-the-meter energy storage, microgrids, electric vehicle charging, solar-to-hydrogen, and solar-to-desalination water systems.

The Finance Analyst will support all elements of White Pine’s corporate and project finance infrastructure. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, possess high levels of attention to detail and organization, and be able to leverage critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex problems. This is an entry-level role designed to give the candidate a foundational understanding of all elements of solar and storage project finance and the basics of corporate finance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Prime analyst for all elements of the company’s financing operations, including:

Develop financial modeling and economic analysis of solar development/investment opportunities.
Assist with due diligence on development and project acquisition opportunities.
Create and manage project data rooms for finance and capital partners.
Execute on administrative finance functions and compliance deliverables for project financings.
Research new market opportunities proving detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Perform periodic project budget updates and portfolio level model roll-ups.
Prepare presentation materials for monthly and quarterly reports to investors.
Support in transitioning projects to asset management.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
Ability to analyze and clearly present multiple data points in order to work with company leadership to make decisions on key aspects of development and commercial strategy
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective management and team-building internally and trust-building externally
Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to quality work product
Extremely organized; able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
Must have integrity, tenacity, and credibility complimented by a bias for action and a strong sense of personal accountability

Additional Information

Bay Area location preferred for our San Francisco office
Ability to work directly with customers and company decisionmakers
Opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior executives

Benefits

Competitive salary
Performance-based bonus structure with clear milestones
401K with employer matching
Health and dental insurance
3 weeks of paid vacation annually
Flexible work environment to help you integrate your personal life with professional commitments.

EEO Statement

White Pine Renewables is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status.