FINANCIAL ANALYST

About the role

This role is responsible for the solicitation, contracting, and ongoing administration of energy storage and renewable energy resources—including but not limited to solar, battery, biomass, and hydropower—on a long-term basis in alignment with established policies, procedures, and Public Service Commission (PSC) guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead solicitations (RFPs) for new long-term renewable and battery storage contracts.
• Evaluate proposals as needed to provide accurate and complete recommendations to support Santee Cooper's interests.
• Leads and/or assists with contract negotiations and actively participates in the drafting of contracts.
• Ensures all long-term renewable resource and storage contracts are appropriately implemented, including tracking contractual requirements and ensuring Santee Cooper and developers are in compliance with all contractual terms.
• Maintains professional, productive relationships with external developers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Collaborates closely with internal departments, including Accounting, Legal, and others, to ensure contract integrity and operational alignment.
• Exercises independent judgment in managing day-to-day responsibilities, escalating issues to management as appropriate.
• Provides direction to contractors, consultants, junior staff, and support personnel as needed to achieve objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Math + 5 years experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Math + 2 years experience required for Financial Analyst II.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Math required for Financial Analyst I.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy procurement and contract management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop economic and financial analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in managing relationships with external developers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Renewable energy procurement and contract management.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Contract negotiation and drafting.
• Project management and coordination.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

• Financial Analyst III: $84,180 - $105,210 (min. - mid.)
• Financial Analyst II: $67,720 - $84,640 (min. - mid.)
• Financial Analyst I: $54,470 - $68,070 (min. - mid.)

Schedule

N/A