Associate, Strategic Finance

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, green fuels and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Pattern has a portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

Pattern Energy is seeking an experienced Associate who will support the Strategic Finance and business planning activities for the Company. The Associate will assist in financial, business plan, and liquidity reporting for Company by leading financial analysis and ongoing maintenance of the Company Corporate Model. Key analyses include strategic and analytical support for business development and overall corporate strategy, valuation, and capital allocation and planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Pattern projects, business model, and corporate model in order to accurately perform financial analyses to inform business decisions
• Corporate Model Review/Financial Analysis; including valuation, capital strategy, and liquidity
• Reporting, Process and Deliverable Integration
• Corporate Finance Compliance, Rating Agency, and Investor Relations support
• Corporate Finance/Strategic Transaction Support as needed, as well as support for other transactions as needed
• Provide guidance and mentorship to corporate finance and other finance functions
  
  

Qualifications

Experience,/Qualifications/Education Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering or related field required
• CFA credential is highly desirable, MBA a plus
  
  

Experience

• 3-5 years of project or corporate finance transactional experience within a financial firm or energy operating company
• 3-5 years of business reporting, portfolio underwriting, or corporate valuation work
• Transactional or internal experience with corporate valuations and solid foundation of structured finance and the renewable energy space
• Transactional lead experience in project finance and/or capital markets (first lien debt, tax equity, revolvers, mezzanine capital)
• Advanced spreadsheet and modeling experience with advanced knowledge of valuing and financing renewable investments
  
  

Skills

• Strong analytic, strategic mindset with self-starter attitude and ability to anticipate
• Excellent at synthesizing data and complex concepts into informed recommendations and concise presentations
• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines, effective at engagement and driving results towards common corporate goals
• Ability to prioritize, organize, effectively manage time and resources
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills are essential and understanding of relevant financial modelling techniques
• Ability to work in either a collaborative environment or take on individual projects as needed
• High degree of professionalism and tact in dealing with internal and external business partners
• Highly adept at Excel financial modeling, analytic and visualization tool experience a plus (ie, Alteryx, PowerBI, etc)
  
  

The expected starting pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.