[Remote] Senior Manager, Project Finance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy. The Senior Manager, Project Finance is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and implementing project financing for solar and storage projects, executing strategies related to capital deployment and financing structures.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and participate in the delivery of presentations for the investment community to obtain project financingDevelop pro formas for solar and storage projects with accompanying assumption support and document reviewDevelop financial models to analyze project feasibility and profitability, including go/no-go recommendations for projects with supporting analysisPrepare due diligence materials, offering materials for debt and equity transactions, and documentation of structured or project finance transactionsPrepare analyses and recommendations for, and participate in, monthly and quarterly investment reviewsLead the interaction with lenders and investorsPrepare analysis and resulting reports to support business operations. Lead/oversee analytical expertise on a wide variety of business initiativesCollaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organizationMaintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverablesDemonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and CourageousOther duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in finance, business, energy/environmental, or related fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in Capital Markets, Project Finance, and/or tax equity structures, or investment bankingMinimum of 5 years of experience in Project Finance in the US renewable energy industryProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machinesLeads structuring and execution of complex financing arrangements (debt, tax equity, mezzanine) across large-scale renewable portfolios; serves as primary finance representative in negotiations with lenders, investors, and counterparties to secure favorable termsOversees review and interpretation of term sheets, credit agreements, PPAs, EPC/O&M contracts, and tax equity documents; ensures alignment with financial models, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives while identifying and mitigating risksOwns financial oversight for multiple projects and portfolios, synthesizing analytics into actionable recommendations for executive leadership and investment committees; drives capital allocation and optimization strategiesManages and mentors analysts and associates, setting modeling standards, reviewing work for accuracy, and fostering a culture of analytical rigor and deal execution excellence; partners cross-functionally with legal, engineering, and development teams to ensure seamless deal flowDistills complex financial structures into concise, strategic insights for senior leadership and investment committeesNavigates disagreements between internal teams and external stakeholders diplomatically, ensuring deal continuityGuides team through regulatory shifts or market volatility with confidence and adaptabilityBenefitsClēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.Hybrid Work EnvironmentHSA and FSA Plans AvailableEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&DPaid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)Incentive Pay and RSU PlansCompany OverviewClenera, LLC (“Clēnera”), a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy, LTD, is a developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities headquartered in Boise, Idaho. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.clenera.com/.