Senior Financial Analyst, Fremont

Senior Finance Analyst or Finance Associate
Department / Area:
Finance & Treasury
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Reports To:
Finance Manager / Project Finance Lead
Employment Status:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Hybrid, three days in office (Tuesday to Thursday) and two days remote
About the Role
This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute directly to renewable energy projects through financial analysis, project finance, and valuation.
The Senior Analyst will support structuring transactions, performing due diligence, and building financial models across wind, solar, and transmission projects.
The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including development, construction, asset management, legal, and corporate finance.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain financial models for renewable energy projects
Assist in developing structured finance solutions, including tax equity and investment structures
Prepare internal and external investment presentations and briefs
Identify and quantify key investment drivers and perform sensitivity analyses
Support project development and asset due diligence, evaluating project value and risk
Conduct research, statistical analysis, and market risk assessment
Analyze pricing and risk management strategies, including hedging products
Assist with treasury and capital planning functions
Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Respond to inquiries from financial institutions and investors, acting as a contact for lenders and tax equity investors
Support financing processes as a junior member of the transaction team
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in project finance, M&A, or structured finance
Strong renewable energy exposure (wind, solar, storage, transmission)
Proven ability to build financial models from scratch
Backgrounds of interest: developer/IPPs, investment banking, infra PE/VC
Ability to work on-site in San Francisco (hybrid role: Tue–Thu in office)
Excellent communication skills; detail-oriented with a strong modeling foundation
Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Skilled at synthesizing and organizing large datasets
Strong time management and prioritization abilities
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, presentation software, and research tools
Interview Process
Financial Modeling Test, 2 hours, built in Excel from scratch
Hiring Manager Interview
Super Day, onsite 4-hour technical and cultural interviews with the project finance team
Target Timeline: approximately 1 week for local candidates; 2 weeks for candidates requiring travel