Energy Finance Specialist

This role focuses on developing and validating capital funding models, refining pricing strategies, and leading financial analysis for project finance and investments. The position involves conducting due diligence, assessing financial risks, and providing insights to support senior management decisions. Essential duties include preparing project financing proposals and structuring transactions. Strong analytical skills and expertise in project finance are essential for success in this role.

About Redaptive:

Redaptive is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Redaptive’s programs help many of the world’s most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, save money, lower their carbon emissions, and meet their sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios.

With Redaptive, customers can overcome capital and contractual barriers to achieve energy-saving benefits quickly, all with real-time data powered by Redaptive’s proprietary Data Solutions metering platform. Redaptive was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. Redaptive is backed by CarVal, ENGIE New Ventures, Linse Capital, CBRE, Evergy Ventures, Rabobank, CPP Investments, and Honeywell.

Our company culture is exciting, collaborative, and fast-paced. We are passionate about changing the world and helping our customers to become more environmentally sustainable and profitable. We are looking for team members who are driven, passionate, and want to take on a diverse set of challenges to help grow a great company. Redaptive, Inc is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. For more information, visit www.redaptive.com.

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Financial Modeling and Analysis:
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate energy projects, investments, and financing options. Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess potential outcomes.
• Market Research and Industry Analysis:
• Conduct in-depth research on energy markets, including trends, regulations, and competitive landscapes. Analyze the impact of market conditions on current and potential investments.
• Project Evaluation and Due Diligence:
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including financial, technical, and operational reviews, to assess the viability and profitability of energy projects. Evaluate risks and returns to inform investment decisions.
• Investment Proposals and Presentations:
• Prepare detailed investment proposals and presentations for senior management and investors. Communicate the financial metrics, risks, and strategic fit of proposed investments.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and legal teams to ensure alignment on project goals and financial objectives. Provide financial insights to support decision-making across departments.
• Continuous Learning and Development:
• Stay updated on the latest trends in energy finance, renewable energy technologies, and investment strategies. Continuously improve analytical tools and methodologies to enhance decision-making.

Required Abilities and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data, interpret results, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis with expertise in building and maintaining financial models, performing valuations, and conducting sensitivity analysis.
• Energy industry knowledge and an intermediate understanding of energy markets, including renewable and traditional sectors, and the regulatory environment.
• Project evaluation and due diligence proficiency to assess project viability, conduct thorough due diligence, and evaluate financial and operational risks.
• Advanced skills in Excel. Basic understanding of VBA.
• Effective communication and collaboration to present financial analysis and investment proposals clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Commercial acumen and risk management to understand commercial aspects, including contract negotiations and pricing strategies, with skills in identifying and mitigating risks.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
• A master’s degree in finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline is preferred and may substitute for some experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, or project finance, preferably within the energy sector.
• Experience with financial modeling, valuation techniques, and due diligence is essential.
• Previous experience in an investment firm, energy company, or related industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with energy markets, regulatory requirements, and renewable energy projects is a strong plus.

Travel

• 10% of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight.

The Perks!

• Equity plan participation
• Company-subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Flexible Time Off
• Expected annual salary: $78,487.00 - $91,000.00
• Annual bonus 15%, subject to company and individual performance




The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.