Financial Analyst

FINANCE ANALYST Department: FinanceReports To: Director, Corporate FinanceLocation: Remote (United States); preference for candidates in the New York City metro area or elsewhere on the East CoastEmployment Type: Full-Time, ExemptTravel: Occasional; company gatherings and team meetings About SparkfundSparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid. Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure. By adding targeted capacity exactly where and when the grid needs it most, DCP helps meet demand, support reliability, and put downward pressure on rates. Sparkfund supports program design, grid value assessment, asset host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment with maximum system value and lowest cost. With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited assets into a valuable portfolio resource for the benefit of our society. To learn more about Sparkfund, visit sparkfund.com. About the RoleSparkfund prices and structures its Distributed Capacity Procurement deals using a set of programmatic pricing models, and this role is responsible for both sides of that work: building the ad hoc project finance models a deal needs when it falls outside the existing templates, and keeping the standing programmatic models accurate as cost, revenue, timing, and financing assumptions shift. You'll work from our existing model library, but you'll also be expected to build new models from scratch when a deal structure calls for something the templates don't cover. The work sits between Finance and the teams closest to the deals. You will partner with Business Development, Program, and Project teams to source the assumptions that feed a model, test them against the underlying data, and flag anything that doesn't hold up before it reaches a pricing output. You will also translate model output into language deal teams can use when they negotiate. You will report to the Director of Corporate Finance. Success in this role looks like a maintained set of pricing models that are accurate and able tohold up under review from Finance leadership and deal counterparts. How We Work at SparkfundOur values guide how we work together, make decisions, and deliver for our customers and partners. Regardless of role or level, we expect everyone at Sparkfund to demonstrate: Excellence: We hold ourselves to a high standard, take pride in the quality of our work, and continuously look for ways to improve.Stewardship: We take ownership of our work and make thoughtful decisions with the long-term interests of Sparkfund, our customers, our partners, and one another in mind.Positivity: We bring a constructive, solutions-oriented mindset to our work and contribute to an environment where people can collaborate, learn, and do their best work. These values are part of how we evaluate success at Sparkfund, alongside the skills, competencies, and results required for each role. What You'll DoPricing and Financial ModelingBuild, audit, and maintain the programmatic pricing models used to structure and price deals across Sparkfund's DCP programsUpdate and refine existing models as program economics, deal structures, or market conditions changeBuild bespoke financial models for one-off pricing structures or deal structures that fall outside existing templatesCross-Functional Assumption ValidationPartner with Business Development, Program, and Project teams to source the cost, revenue, timing, and financing assumptions that feed pricing modelsValidate assumptions against underlying source data and flag discrepancies before they reach a pricing outputTranslate model outputs into terms non-finance stakeholders can use to structure and negotiate deals What We're Looking For1–3 years of experience in financial modeling, corporate finance, or a related quantitative roleStrong technical modeling skills, including building, auditing, and troubleshooting complex Excel models from scratchWorking knowledge of DCF analysis, capital stack construction (debt, equity, mezzanine), and discount rate and cost of capital concepts, with fluency in IRR, NPV, and other return metrics used to evaluate deal economicsStrong attention to detail and comfort validating assumptions across multiple sourcesClear written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate model output for people who don't work in financeBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience Nice to HaveFamiliarity with project finance structures or energy asset modelingExperience in infrastructure, energy, or utility-facing businessesExperience building models that support live deal negotiations What Will Help You SucceedAnalytical rigor: You build models and analyses that hold up under review. You check your work before you share it and you catch inconsistencies in the data underneath.Assumption validation: You are comfortable going to other teams for the inputs you need, pressure-testing what you get back, and raising a discrepancy before it lands in a pricing output.Communication clarity: You can walk someone outside Finance through what a model says and what it means for a decision they need to make.Reliability: You deliver recurring work on time and raise a risk to a deadline early rather than at the deadline. CompensationThe expected base pay range for this role is $81,000–$125,000 per year. This range reflects the span of base pay across the geographic markets where Sparkfund hires for this role, and the range applicable to a given candidate will depend on where they are located. For candidates based in New York City, the expected base pay range is $101,000–$125,000 per year. Individual placement within the range depends on work location, prior experience, technical capabilities, core competencies, positional scope, internal alignment, and other relevant business factors. Where applicable, this position may also be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Any such compensation is separate from base salary and is not guaranteed. Eligibility, amounts, and payment are subject to applicable plan terms, company performance, individual performance, and other business considerations. BenefitsSparkfund offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees both at work and outside of it, including:Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance401(k) with 2% employer matchFlexible vacation policy with a strong emphasis on work-life balanceFederal holidays and Flexible Fridays, including half-day Fridays each week12 weeks of gender-neutral paid caregiver leaveOne-time work-from-home stipend for eligible remote roles$100 monthly phone and Wi-Fi allowance Work EnvironmentSparkfund is a remote-first company with a distributed workforce and emerging hub offices in Denver, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC. This role is performed remotely with occasional travel for team meetings, company gatherings, and other business needs. We are open to candidates anywhere in the United States where Sparkfund is registered to employ, with a preference for candidates in the New York City metro area or elsewhere on the East Coast for time zone overlap with the Finance and deal teams. No significant physical requirements apply beyond standard office work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Equal Employment OpportunitySparkfund is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Sparkfund provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs throughout the hiring process and employment. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. We encourage individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Skills and competencies can develop through many different paths.