Financial Analyst

Peaks Renewables is a subsidiary of Summit Utilities, Inc., focused on investing in innovative technologies and developing projects that will drive down emissions in the thermal energy sector by utilizing waste to fuel homes, businesses, and industries throughout the United States. Peaks' current focus is green hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG) development from agricultural waste, landfills, food waste, and looking at other technologies that can help us move closer to a low-carbon future.

We are a renewable energy development company specializing in the development of low carbon, carbon-neutral, and carbon-negative fuels like renewable natural gas and green hydrogen. Peaks’ goal is to help states, communities, utilities, homeowners, and industries reduce emissions while creating economic growth and providing access to clean, safe, dependable, and affordable energy solutions.

Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will serve a key role in supporting Business Development and FP&A activities at Peaks Renewables HoldCo, LLC (“Peaks”). As a direct report to the company’s Manager of Finance, this position will be responsible for supporting the financial analytics and project economics of the company. This position will also support other critical business functions such as project feasibility analysis and merger and acquisition due diligence, as well as have forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting responsibilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 
  Perform financial analysis of new investments and related valuation modeling, developing sensitivities of varying development scenarios and outcomes
• 
  Assist with development of Risk Management Committee presentations, regular corporate data reporting, C-team, and Board presentations
• 
  Facilitate the coordination of Peaks’ annual budget process and quarterly reforecasts for all growth capital projects to ensure alignment with corporate objectives; Similarly, assists with the 5-year growth plan with the business development team
• 
  Design, develop, and implement methods and strategies to continually improve financial models and processes
• 
  Assist with due diligence and help shepherd acquisition opportunities through internal approval process and external sales processes
• 
  Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the fields of energy, business, finance, and economic theory
• 
  Work with other members of the Summit and Peaks teams to ensure that projects are developed on time and on budget across both RNG and H2 projects
• 
  Represent Peaks and Summit Utilities to various external counterparties at meetings, conferences, and other external engagements
• 
  Perform ad-hoc financial analysis or reporting tasks in support of the financial performance of the Company
• 
  Perform monthly revenue performance analysis
• 
  P&L responsibility for renewables business unit

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics
• 
  Three years of finance or business analysis experience including the development of advanced integrated financial models
• 
  Energy/Utility industry experience is a plus
• 
  MBA with a Finance specialization is a plus
• 
  Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Consulting experience is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• 
  Strong competencies in corporate valuation techniques, financial modeling, forecasting, and business development
• 
  Ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis with the proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts and data in an understandable manner to all levels of management and staff
• 
  Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives; Must possess the ability to influence others without direct position power to earn credibility and trust.
• 
  Must be able to manage multiple work streams and be capable of succeeding across a diverse portfolio of projects and responsibilities
• 
  Business partnering mentality
• 
  High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capability
• 
  Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office suites of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• 
  Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines