About the RoleHut 8 is developing large-scale energy and digital infrastructure, including data center campuses and capital projects requiring significant financial investment and operational coordination. We are seeking a Principal, Infrastructure Finance & Strategy to join our Infrastructure Finance & Strategy team, working at the intersection of financial analysis, strategic planning, and project execution.
This is a highly analytical, high-ownership role supporting the financial and commercial performance of infrastructure investments throughout the project lifecycle. You will evaluate project costs, budgets, forecasts, and execution risks, partner with development and construction teams, and translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for leadership.
We are looking for intellectually curious, resourceful problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments. Successful candidates may bring experience in strategic finance, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, project finance, or construction cost management. More important than a specific industry background is the ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of complex challenges.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Finance & Analysis- Develop and maintain project-level budgets, financial models, forecasts, and cost analyses across large-scale infrastructure development initiatives.
- Monitor project financial performance, including capital commitments, actual spend, forecast movements, and variances against approved budgets.
- Perform financial and scenario analyses to support capital allocation, project planning, and strategic decision-making.
- Evaluate project performance throughout the development lifecycle, identifying cost trends, financial risks, and opportunities to improve execution.
Project Cost Management & Execution- Partner with development, construction, and procurement teams to evaluate project estimates, subcontractor buyouts, commercial negotiations, and cost-management decisions.
- Monitor project health across cost, schedule, earned value, and execution milestones, proactively identifying emerging risks and potential financial impacts.
- Support project estimating, forecasting, change management, and estimate-to-actual analyses to improve financial visibility and accountability.
- Work directly with project stakeholders to investigate variances, challenge assumptions, and develop practical solutions to financial and operational issues.
- Travel to active project sites (25%+ of time) to validate project progress, understand field execution, and align financial analysis with on-site conditions.
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership- Collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, Construction, and other cross-functional teams to support infrastructure investment and project execution decisions.
- Develop quantitative analyses and financial recommendations to evaluate project opportunities, commercial tradeoffs, and operational performance.
- Communicate financial and execution risks clearly to stakeholders, escalating material issues and driving resolution when appropriate.
- Serve as a trusted analytical partner to project teams and leadership, bringing structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous business challenges.
Reporting, Data & Process Improvement- Prepare recurring project and portfolio-level reporting covering budgets, forecasts, cost performance, risks, and key decisions.
- Collect, organize, and analyze project financial and operational data to identify trends, improve reporting accuracy, and support future development initiatives.
- Develop and refine financial models, reporting templates, benchmarks, and processes to improve efficiency and consistency across projects.
- Translate complex data into concise, decision-ready insights for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications- Experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, project finance, construction cost management, or a related analytical discipline.
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial information and develop actionable recommendations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, data analysis, and working with large or complex datasets.
- Strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to navigate ambiguous challenges with limited oversight.
- Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across financial, technical, and operational teams.
- Ability to challenge assumptions, influence stakeholders, and communicate financial or project risks with confidence and professionalism.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Willingness and ability to travel 25%+ to project sites across North America.
Systems & Tools- Excel: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, quantitative analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
- Financial & Project Systems: Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, ERP, or project management information systems is a plus.
- Data & Reporting: Familiarity with visualization, reporting, or analytical tools is beneficial but not required.
- AI & Automation: Interest in leveraging emerging technologies to improve financial analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.
ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENTThis role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
