Senior Associate, Business Case Management
About the role
Do you want to join a global leader in renewable energy infrastructure? CIP Terra Technologies is looking for a Business Case Manager to join its team in Chicago, US. You will join a growing and dynamic team reporting to the Commercial Director, supporting the CIP investment funds and investment management team with investment reporting and workstreams throughout the lifecycle of renewable investments, including project financing/re‑financing, divestments, and risk management. The Financial Analysis team oversees quarterly fair value assessments, conducts ad‑hoc analyses for upside or efficiency improvements, and provides modelling support for equity and debt raises, tax equity, divestments, and other transactions involving hedging, external financing, earn‑out, equity partners, tax equity, etc.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and ownership of project level financial models for all investments in construction and operations in the Americas
- Assist in identification and quantification of risks and opportunities related to the financial performance of the projects
- Work closely with a project's Asset Manager to maintain accurate assumptions and forecasts for a given project's future profitability
- Work closely with the Investment team in handover of projects including coordination with external advisors working with the Investment team
- Support investment team with modelling of transactions as needed (tax equity, debt raise, divestments, etc.) of projects in construction and operation
- Develop expert understanding of the complex financial models for both existing and future assets
Requirements
Completed master’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience in a fast‑changing multinational environment with frequent shifting priorities. Solid valuation and financial modelling knowledge and experience from a private equity firm, consulting, or multinational corporation required. Other relevant educational qualifications combined with appropriate work experience will also be considered.
Skills
- Highly skilled in numerical analysis with acute attention to detail
- High proficiency and experience with Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks efficiently to meet deadlines
- Capable of delivering quality results under stringent deadlines
- Proficient in written and spoken English communication
- Aspiration to work for a global company with an active and challenging atmosphere