2+ years in investment banking, private equity, strategic finance, or corporate development.
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, or related field.
Strong financial modeling and/or valuation experience, particularly in renewables or energy sectors.
Familiarity with sponsor-backed company dynamics is a plus.
Graduate degree is beneficial.
Capital markets experience is advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of conventional and/or renewable energy is preferred.
Proven capability in benchmarking research.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Analyze business aspects to identify value drivers and cash flow sources.
Manage and update a comprehensive multi-year corporate financial model.
Assist in monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasting.
Conduct scenario analysis to assess various impacts on key financial metrics.
Create executive discussion materials for senior management and board.
Prepare investor, management, and ratings agency presentation materials.
Collaborate as a finance partner to assess portfolio strategy economics.
Conduct industry research and collect operational metrics for benchmarking.
Execute ad hoc financial analyses, including cash flow modeling and M&A support.
Serve as the advanced modeling expert for finance team collaborations.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence three days per week.
Opportunity for direct impact in a small, visible team.
Experience within the renewable energy sector.
Possibility for professional growth in a corporate finance role.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
LRE is currently seeking a Strategic Finance Associate (L18) to provide financial modeling, scenario building, and analysis to support senior management decision-making. This position is based in Dallas, Texas and provides an opportunity for an analyst program graduate to transition to the corporate environment, focusing on long-term strategy and value creation from within a small and highly visible team, build experience in renewables, collaborate across the organization, and contribute to LRE's renewable energy mission.
Essential Functions:
Study all areas of the business to understand drivers of value and cash flow generation
Maintain multi-year comprehensive corporate financial model to support near-term budgeting, capital planning, and long-term corporate strategy
Support cash flow forecasting and management on monthly- and quarterly-basis
Build scenario analysis to evaluate impacts on valuation, credit profile, cash flow/liquidity, and other KPIs and performance metrics
Perform strategic analysis and prepare executive-level discussion materials for senior management and board of directors
Prepare and maintain investor presentations, management presentations, and ratings agency materials
Serve as a finance partner to the business to evaluate the economics of portfolio development strategies
Collaborate within the organization to accurately develop and validate modeling inputs and assumptions
Gather industry research, operational metrics, and comparable company data for ongoing benchmarking
Perform ad hoc analysis, cash flow modeling, reporting, and M&A support
Act as the "go-to" expert for advanced modeling to support partner finance teams, as needed
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategic finance, or corporate development
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering or related field
Extensive financial modeling and/or valuation experience is required, preferably in the renewable power, infrastructure, or energy sectors (candidate will be asked to complete a modeling exercise)
Experience working for a sponsor-backed company helpful, but not required
Graduate degree, a plus
Capital markets experience, a plus
Industry knowledge in conventional and/or renewable energy is highly desirable
Benchmarking research capability and experience
Ability to collaborate across the enterprise to maintain a holistic view of our long-term corporate strategy
Self-starter with effective interpersonal and communication skills
Please Note: This is an in-office role, requiring on site presence in our office a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval. #LIHybrid
Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
