Full-Time

Project Finance Manager

Updated on 2/17/2025

Nexamp

Nexamp

501-1,000 employees

Community solar energy solutions provider

Energy

Compensation Overview

$130k - $160kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Stock Options

Senior, Expert

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA

The position is hybrid, requiring some in-office days in either Chicago or Boston.

Category
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Risk Management
Financial Modeling

You match the following Nexamp's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in solar project finance/capital markets.
  • Tax equity and back-leverage debt financing modeling.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Superior organizational and time management skills, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
  • Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and refine dynamic project and portfolio-level financial models to support the growth of Nexamp’s renewable energy portfolio, which includes distributed generation and utility-scale photovoltaic and battery storage assets.
  • Play a critical role in managing project and portfolio-level risks, ensuring that financial hurdle rates are met, construction and other milestones are identified, and key development objectives are successfully completed.
  • Assist in the execution of tax equity and debt transactions by supporting all phases of the financing process. This includes conducting thorough financial analysis and due diligence, preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with key business unit leaders to provide detailed insights that inform tactical and strategic planning across all areas of Nexamp’s development business.
  • Mentor and guide a team of analysts and associates, fostering the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of dynamic and complex project- and portfolio-level financial models for the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
  • Work closely with Nexamp’s Construction, Community Solar, and Development teams to optimize financing solutions and maximize project value.
  • Identify and develop value propositions by leveraging a deep understanding of financial incentive programs in key target markets.
  • Represent Nexamp with the highest level of professionalism in all interactions with investors, partners, and vendors, ensuring that the company’s financial and project goals are clearly communicated and executed.
  • Lead the development of investment theses and value propositions for ad hoc projects and strategic investment opportunities, supporting Nexamp’s long-term growth objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in renewables, energy, or infrastructure preferred, but not required.
  • Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
  • Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.

Nexamp specializes in solar energy solutions, focusing on Community Solar projects that allow homeowners and small businesses to benefit from solar energy without needing to install rooftop panels. Customers can save up to 10% on their electricity bills by subscribing to a share of a local solar farm's output. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual homeowners, small businesses, and property owners, providing a straightforward way to reduce electricity costs and support clean energy initiatives. Nexamp manages every aspect of solar projects, from design and construction to ongoing maintenance, and generates revenue through subscriptions, project development, and energy storage solutions. Their goal is to make clean energy accessible and affordable while contributing to a sustainable future.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nexamp's U.S.-made solar panels align with domestic manufacturing trends.
  • Collaboration with Walmart expands Nexamp's footprint across five states.
  • Partnership with Starbucks enhances Nexamp's reputation in energy equity and sustainability.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition may impact Nexamp's market share in community solar.
  • Supply chain delays could affect project timelines and costs.
  • Regulatory changes in key states could impact financial incentives for projects.

What makes Nexamp unique

  • Nexamp's Community Solar model eliminates the need for rooftop installations.
  • Partnerships with major brands like Walmart and Starbucks enhance Nexamp's market presence.
  • Nexamp's Registered Apprenticeship Program supports workforce development and community engagement.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
Under the Hard Hat
Jan 3rd, 2025
Nexamp named Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) employer in Illinois by the U.S. DOL

Nexamp launched a new headquarters in Chicago earlier this year and committed to hiring 50 additional staff and investing over $2 billion in the state as part of the announcement.

SolarQuarter
Dec 17th, 2024
Walmart and Nexamp Accelerate Community Solar Development Across Five States in United States

Nexamp, a leader in community solar development, has partnered with Walmart to develop 31 community solar projects across the United States.

PR Newswire
Dec 17th, 2024
Silfab Solar, Nexamp Announce U.S.-Made Solar Supply Agreement

BURLINGTON, Wash., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silfab Solar Inc., North America's leading PV module manufacturer, today announced a supply agreement with Nexamp, an independent renewable energy provider and one of the nation's largest community solar developers, for delivery of Silfab's newest commercial panels featuring Silfab cells made in the United States.The partnership will start shipment of the first 125 megawatts in late Q2 2025 of panels exclusively manufactured in the U.S. with cells produced from Silfab's state-of-the-art South Carolina facility. Nexamp executives recently toured Silfab's newest assembly plant, where Silfab will initially produce 1 gigawatt of American-made solar cells and 1.3 gigawatts of modules."Our partnership provides Nexamp significant access to a superior U.S. solar product that enables them to further integrate domestic content into their project portfolios," said Paolo Maccario, Silfab President and CEO. "The promise of American-made solar modules delivering clean energy to U.S

PR Newswire
Dec 16th, 2024
Walmart And Nexamp Accelerate Community Solar Development Across Five States

Major investment boosts renewable energy production and creates more than 1,500 new jobs while delivering millions in energy savings for residential customersBOSTON, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexamp, a leader in community solar development, has partnered with Walmart to develop 31 community solar projects across the United States. These projects are expected to generate more than 120 Megawatts (DC) of renewable energy for the grid, create over 1,500 jobs, and provide millions in consumer savings for local businesses and approximately 8,000 residential customers. Walmart and Nexamp previously collaborated on a portfolio of community solar projects across New York in 2021.The 31 community solar projects will focus on providing the benefits of affordable, renewable energy to subscribers across five states. Nexamp's community solar model allows residents to subscribe to solar energy without the need for rooftop installations, giving them access to the benefits of clean energy and lower utility bills. Customers can expect to see significant energy cost reductions, with overall savings totaling more than $2 million per year."Working with Walmart to expand access to affordable, clean energy is an exciting opportunity for Nexamp and for the communities we serve," said Zaid Ashai, CEO of Nexamp

TipRanks
Dec 5th, 2024
Fuyo Lease and Nexamp Boost Solar Power in Illinois

Nexamp has partnered with Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. to deploy distributed solar power projects in Illinois and New York, aiming to advance carbon-free energy goals and create about 3,000 jobs.