Full-Time

Manager – Strategic Finance

Updated on 9/17/2026

Peak Power

Peak Power

51-200 employees

Provides turnkey energy storage with AI

Compensation Overview

CA$120k - CA$140k/yr

+ Sales Commission Plan + Equity Incentive Plan

Toronto, ON, Canada

Remote

Master's

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Investment Banking
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Finance, Corporate Development, or Investment Banking with direct exposure to North American renewable energy assets; experience with energy storage or distributed energy projects is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading deal processes or analytical workstreams end-to-end, including owning a transaction or financing process from evaluation through close.
  • Knowledge of wholesale energy markets in the North American independent system operators.
  • Experience presenting recommendations and summarizing financial analysis to executive-level management of internal and external stakeholders.
  • An understanding of project finance and development concepts.
  • The ability to organize, track, and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
  • The ability to meet deadlines, solve problems, and maintain attention to detail.
  • The ability to conduct targeted research and analysis within the renewable energy space.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with teammates across functions.
  • The ability to perform with a high degree of resourcefulness.
Responsibilities
  • Own and continuously improve the financial modeling framework for distributed energy resource projects across North American markets.
  • Lead the underwriting of sales, acquisitions, financing, and partnership transactions and remain accountable for the quality and rigor of that work.
  • Own the modeling methodology for the full value stack of distributed energy resource projects, ensuring models are robust, assumption-driven, and consistently applied across markets.
  • Lead due diligence efforts, including technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
  • Collaborate with external legal, technical, and environmental advisors and consultants to evaluate risks and opportunities.
  • Develop board-ready investment materials and internal rate of return and valuation analyses with clear recommendations and supporting evidence.
  • Act as the primary finance partner to Business Development, Operations, and the Executive Team by translating financial implications into commercial guidance.
  • Build trusted relationships across functions and with external partners on financial matters.
  • Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in renewable energy technologies.
  • Identify gaps in analytical capability, processes, and tooling, and take initiative to close them.
  • Help develop junior team members and establish frameworks and standards for the Strategic Finance team.
  • Evaluate opportunities rigorously to support growth of the company’s electric asset portfolio and provide clear financial visibility for decisions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with energy storage or distributed energy projects.
  • A Master’s degree.
  • Knowledge of wholesale energy markets in the North American independent system operators.

Peak Power manages distributed energy resources by deploying battery storage systems and AI-powered software for commercial and industrial clients. The company's Synergy™ software forecasts high-demand periods, allowing users to draw from stored battery power to avoid utility charges or sell excess energy back to the grid. Unlike many competitors, Peak Power provides a comprehensive turnkey service that handles everything from system design and financing to installation and long-term maintenance. The company's goal is to simplify the adoption of energy storage technology to help large-scale facilities reduce costs and improve energy efficiency.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$249.7M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 board additions Doran Hole and Benjamin Baker add capital-markets credibility.
  • July 2026 Vuteq commissioning proves Peak Power still ships and operates projects.
  • Ontario grid stress and high capacity prices make behind-the-meter storage economically urgent.

What critics are saying

  • Peak Power still depends on Madison Energy Infrastructure for owned-project financing and execution.
  • GridPoint, Budderfly, and Fluence pressure margins as Wood Mackenzie ranks Tesla and Sungrow ahead.
  • A financing freeze would strand Peak Power's project pipeline and collapse software cross-sell.

What makes Peak Power unique

  • Peak Power combines BESS development, financing, and software, not just dispatch optimization.
  • July 2026 Vuteq commissioning shows Peak Power monetizes industrial load through demand response.
  • Its Synergy forecasting platform targets peak shaving and grid services for C&I sites.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget

Company Social Events

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

5%
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Jun 10th, 2026
TransAlta to acquire Mountain Peak Power and Canyon Peak Power.

TransAlta to acquire Mountain Peak Power and Canyon Peak Power. Simpson Thacher is representing TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta") in its acquisition of Mountain Peak Power, LLC ("Mountain Peak Power") and Canyon Peak Power LLC ("Canyon Peak Power") from subsidiaries of Blackstone Inc. Mountain Peak Power owns a 162-MW, natural gas-fired peaking facility in Colorado, that has been operating since September 2025. Canyon Peak Power owns a 156-MW, natural gas-fired peaking facility in Colorado, and is expected to achieve commercial operations in the third quarter of 2026. The Simpson Thacher team includes Breen Haire, Shamus Crosby, Ana Sanchez, Javad Asghari, Braxton Duhon, Christine Robb, Chris Chiavaroli, Adam Danciu, Audra Gibbs and Imran Hyder (M&A); Nancy Mehlman and Adriana De Bartolo (Tax); David Rubinsky, Jesslyn Nunez and Margaret Wang (Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits); Peter Guryan and Richard Jamgochian (Antitrust); Dennis Loiacono and Helene Marie Snyder (Real Estate); Caroline Geiger and Chandler Gerard-Reimer; (Intellectual Property); Steve DeLott (Insurance); Vineeta Kamath (FCC); and Sam Saunders, Tina Zheng and Isabelle Yuan (Banking & Credit). Team and contacts. Related insights. Related services. Related practice areas.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 9th, 2026
Peak Power strengthens Board as demand for battery storage and grid flexibility accelerates.

Peak Power strengthens Board as demand for battery storage and grid flexibility accelerates. Doran Hole and Benjamin Baker bring deep clean energy, capital markets, and infrastructure investment experience as rising capacity prices sharpen the need for fast, flexible, dependable energy solutions. TORONTO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Today, Peak Power, a leading North American battery energy storage development and energy optimization software company, announced the appointment of Doran Hole and Benjamin Baker to its Board of Directors. Together, they will advise Peak Power as the company continues to scale its battery storage and energy optimization solutions across North America. "Battery storage is one of the few solutions that can be deployed quickly, close to load, and in ways that benefit both customers and the grid. Peak Power is..." "Peak Power is entering a defining moment for energy storage and distributed energy resources," "The market is telling us that capacity, speed, and flexibility matter more than ever. Doran and Benjamin bring the kind of strategic, financial, and..." "The companies that will lead this next phase of the energy transition are the ones that can translate grid volatility into customer and investor value," "Peak Power has the technical platform, market intelligence, and commercial model to do that." "The electricity system cannot wait seven to ten years for the new generation resources it needs now," "Battery storage is one of the few solutions that can be deployed quickly, close to load, and in ways that benefit both customers and the grid. Peak Power is..." "Peak Power is entering a defining moment for energy storage and distributed energy resources," "The market is telling us that capacity, speed, and flexibility matter more than ever. Doran and Benjamin bring the kind of strategic, financial, and..." "The companies that will lead this next phase of the energy transition are the ones that can translate grid volatility into customer and investor value," "Peak Power has the technical platform, market intelligence, and commercial model to do that." "The electricity system cannot wait seven to ten years for the new generation resources it needs now," "Battery storage is one of the few solutions that can be deployed quickly, close to load, and in ways that benefit both customers and the grid. Peak Power is..." The appointments come at a pivotal moment for the electricity sector. Across North America, rising power demand, grid constraints, and tightening capacity markets are increasing the need for flexible energy resources that can be deployed quickly. Recent capacity auctions in key ISO markets have reached record highs, underscoring the value of dependable capacity and the urgency of solutions that can help balance the grid today, not years from now. Battery storage is emerging as one of the fastest and most scalable ways to address this challenge. When paired with intelligent forecasting and market participation, battery storage assets can reduce costs for customers, generate new revenue streams, and provide dependable flexibility to the grid. "Peak Power is entering a defining moment for energy storage and distributed energy resources," said Derek Lim Soo, CEO of Peak Power. "The market is telling us that capacity, speed, and flexibility matter more than ever. Doran and Benjamin bring the kind of strategic, financial, and operating experience that can help Peak Power scale into that opportunity." Doran Hole is a former CEO and CFO with more than 30 years of global finance and management experience in the clean technology industry. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Stem, Inc. and Ameresco, Inc., and earlier held senior leadership roles at ReneSola Ltd., where he supported the company's capital markets strategy, North American operations, and finance activities. "The companies that will lead this next phase of the energy transition are the ones that can translate grid volatility into customer and investor value," said Doran Hole. "Peak Power has the technical platform, market intelligence, and commercial model to do that." Benjamin Baker has served as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of GDEV since June 2020. He previously served as Managing Director of Delaware River Solar, where he helped execute the company's approximately 300 MW pipeline and led capital raising activity, securing more than $100 million of committed facilities across development capital, construction capital, tax equity, and term debt. He also held roles at Hudson Clean Energy Partners and GE Energy Financial Services. "The electricity system cannot wait seven to ten years for the new generation resources it needs now," said Benjamin Baker. "Battery storage is one of the few solutions that can be deployed quickly, close to load, and in ways that benefit both customers and the grid. Peak Power is positioned to help turn that urgency into real projects and real value." Peak Power helps large energy users move beyond simply managing electricity costs to monetizing their energy flexibility. Through AI-enabled peak forecasting, battery operation, financing solutions, and energy market intelligence, the company helps customers reduce demand charges, unlock new revenue streams, participate in grid programs, and pursue sustainability goals. About Peak Power Peak Power delivers end-to-end battery storage development and energy optimization solutions powered by industry-leading peak forecasting and energy market intelligence. Working across North America, Peak Power helps large energy users cut electricity costs, unlock new revenue streams, and pursue sustainability goals.

38 North Solutions
Feb 13th, 2024
Chair of 38 North Joins Board of Peak Power

Katherine Hamilton, Chair of 38 North, has been appointed to the Board of Peak Power, Inc., a cleantech company headquartered in Toronto that focuses on software solutions and aggregating distributed energy resources, especially energy storage.

FinSMEs
May 22nd, 2023
Peak Power Closes USD$35M Financing

Peak Power, a Toronto, Canada-based cleantech company that provides energy optimization software and services, raised USD$35M in funding.

BetaKit
May 19th, 2023
Energy management startup Peak Power raises $47 million CAD to expand across US | BetaKit

With this funding, Peak Power plans to further expand across the US, hire for “critical roles,” and continue to develop its software.