Operating Finance Associate

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, 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 the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for leading financial analysis and valuation and providing transaction support for a specific geographic region of Pattern’s operating asset fleet.

Lead conversion of projects from development and construction model template into operations model template. Lead development and maintenance of a suite of tools which measure operating asset financial potential and performance: long-term operating model and forecast, annual budget, monthly actuals-vs-budget comparison, 3rd party capital performance metrics and compliance, internal and external reporting.

Contribute as a key member to a cross-functional team that will see assets through construction and term conversion, and subsequently support a range of strategic evaluation and decision-making over the asset life. Such decisions will include cash management and distributions, surveillance and response to project-level issues, and financial and commercial value optimization over time (refinancings, revenue optimization and asset enhancements, equipment repowering, etc.)

Key Accountabilities

• Build and maintain operating asset financial models
• Generate asset financial performance and reporting products
• Cross-functional team coordination
• Transaction commercial and financial support to help manage: term conversion activities, project re-financings and asset optimizations including PPA renegotiation, re-powers, tax equity buyouts, etc.
• Maintain external financing and partner relationships

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• 3 to 6 years relevant work experience, including asset valuation and modelling
• Exceptional analytical skills and understanding of relevant financial and mathematical modelling techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to express ideas effectively and fluently.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and independent work ethic are essential.
• Ability to think strategically about markets and asset value optimization.
• Experienced across a broad spectrum of corporate financial decision making.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $138,000 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 Services LP is an equal opportunity employer #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid