Job Details
Syncarpha Capital
About the Company
Syncarpha Capital is looking to hire a full-time, experienced Finance Manager to lead a small team through various project financing functions relative to our solar energy and battery storage projects. This position will report to the CIO/CFO.
Syncarpha Capital is a New York based private equity firm with a green conscience, dedicated to developing, owning and operating solar photovoltaic ( PV ) and energy storage systems throughout the United States. The firm is focused on breaking down barriers to deliver a sustainable, clean energy future for the communities we serve.
By joining Syncarpha, you will not only be working with a driven Senior Management team who are highly tenured, but you will also have the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most experienced people in the business. The team also consists of vibrant thinkers, who create an alive social environment where people really enjoy coming to work.
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Finance Manager
This individual will play a crucial role in driving/leading the financial forecasting and analysis for our solar energy and battery storage projects. This position requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional who can create and maintain complex financial models, assess investment opportunities, and contribute to the overall financial success of our projects. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Modeling, Forecasting, and Analysis
- Develop and maintain Excel based financial models to evaluate project feasibility, economics, expected returns, and overall financial performance.
- Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to assess potential risks and opportunities.
- Work with the Chief Development Officer and the Development team to evaluate potential solar energy and storage project investments, considering financial metrics, market trends, and regulatory factors.
- Assess the impact of government incentives, tax credits, and other financial mechanisms on project economics.
- Collaborate with project managers to develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts to support decision-making processes for our project development activities.
- Work with the Management Team (CEO, CIO, CFO) on new innovative capital structures.
- Prepare and present financial reports to internal stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators and financial trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project development, legal, real estate, asset management and other functional teams to ensure accurate and consistent modeling inputs as well as alignment with management goals.
- Project Finance transaction support and due diligence management.
- Support transaction due diligence efforts for potential divestitures, acquisitions, debt and tax equity financing, or partnerships related to solar energy projects.
- Analyze and validate financial data, contracts, and other relevant information.
- Coordinate due diligence meetings and Q&As.
- Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including prospective investors and financial institutions.
- Oversee finance team of 1-2 associates.
Desired Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, modeling, and project finance ideally within the solar energy sector.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools with the ability to create macros and other advanced Excel functions to handle multiple projects and multiple development and financing scenarios.
- Deep knowledge of solar energy project financing structures, investment tax credit, production tax credit, tax equity financing, and debt financing.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure, and collaborative environment.
- Must have full legal authorization to work in the US which does not require sponsorship.