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Clēnera · 1 month ago

Director, Project Finance

Boise, ID

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, focusing on utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities. The Director of Project Finance will lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing for projects, ensuring effective capital deployment and collaboration with various departments.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of simultaneous highly-complex, structured financing for utility-scale solar and/or storage asset transactions, including debt, tax equity, and sponsor equity and under various deal structures

Develop pro formas for utility-scale solar and storage projects with accompanying assumption support and document review

Review financial models to analyze project assumptions, feasibility and profitability, including go/no-go recommendations for projects with supporting analysis

Lead internal financing processes and collaborate extensively with legal, finance, and other departments regarding oversight and preparation of due diligence materials, providing materials for debt and equity transactions, and documentation of structured or project finance transactions

Represent Clēnera in interactions with lenders, investors, and legal counsel to include financing terms and documentation

Conduct analysis of financing alternatives and solutions for optimization and negotiate financing agreements and deal structures to optimize financial outcomes

Support long-term strategic planning, including annual strategic recommendation to the executive team, for sourcing capital across various sources to meet the needs of the Clēnera platform

Prepare analyses and recommendations for, and participate in, monthly and quarterly investment reviews

Prepare analysis and resulting reports to support business operations. Lead/oversee analytical expertise on a wide variety of business initiatives

Monitor market trends and maintain individual relationships with financial institutions and capital providers

Support M&A activities and strategic financial planning for the IPP portfolio

Collaborate with individual department as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization

Lead and mentor team members and take accountability for training associates

Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables

Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project FinanceCapital MarketsTax Equity StructuresFinancial ModelingM&A ExperienceAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, energy/environmental, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Capital Markets, Project Finance, and/or tax equity structures, or investment banking

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Finance or M&A in the US renewable energy industry

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines

Deep understanding of tax equity structures, debt financing, and energy market dynamics

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

Proven track record of closing complex transactions

Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership abilities

Accountability and independence in setting goals and timelines, proactively completing tasks, and setting clear expectations for yourself

Ability to analyze complex data and situations to make decisions

Independently driven with ability to progress and close transactions with limited oversight

Exceptional organizational skills

High-degree of self-motivation with the ability to effectively solve problems with little direction

Preferred

MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent

Benefits

Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.

Hybrid Work Environment

HSA and FSA Plans Available

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)

Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

Company

Clēnera

Clenera, LLC (“Clēnera”), a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy, LTD, is a developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Founded in 2013

Boise, Idaho, USA

51-200 employees