Sr. Analyst, Commercial Analysis

About the Role

Qcells is seeking a Senior Analyst, Commercial Analysis to support the development of community solar and energy storage projects across the United States. This role involves validation, assessment, and valuation of projects, offering an opportunity to learn about and explore the fast-growing renewable energy and energy storage markets. The position requires coordination and collaboration with various internal groups, including project origination, engineering, product, grid services, and project finance. The role is based onsite in our Teaneck, NJ office, though remote work may be considered for the right candidate located on the East Coast or in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate project economics, returns, and risk profiles for acquisitions and greenfield projects.
• Validate assumptions and optimize project economics in collaboration with acquisition and development teams.
• Gather and analyze technical and commercial inputs (e.g., revenue forecasts, capex/opex, equipment specs, production estimates, interconnection costs) for accurate modeling.
• Prepare valuation summaries and support creation of investment committee materials for internal approvals and executive review.
• Conduct market and competitive research to inform pricing, incentive strategies, and revenue forecasts.
• Collaborate with project finance, engineering, and execution teams to refine assumptions and identify key value drivers.
• Prepare client-facing presentations and support the commercial team as needed.
• Maintain and update pipeline reports for senior management review and tracking.
• Organize and manage project documentation across multiple data sources to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Support the project development process from conception through completion, including tracking milestones and documenting progress.
• Assist in preliminary solar and energy storage system designs to inform feasibility and cost analysis.
• Perform techno-economic evaluations of new projects and investment opportunities.
• Provide contracting support for acquisition deals, including sensitivity analysis and calculation of price adjustment mechanisms for term sheets.
• Collaborate with related business units and partners to align objectives and share best practices.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, with direct exposure to distributed generation, community solar, and/or energy storage.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas, macros, and scenario analysis).
• Familiarity with PV and ESS design tools (HelioScope, Energy Toolbase) and production modeling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, ideally in engineering, energy, environmental, or sustainability field, or similar level of energy-specific experience.
• Record of attention to detail and analytical thinking with the ability to identify and solve potential risks and challenges.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions or project finance in the renewable sector.
• Knowledge of incentive programs (e.g., state REC programs, ITC/PTC structures).
• Organized, self-motivated, team-oriented, with a can-do attitude and a sense of humor.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Mobility: Standing 20% of time, Sitting 70% of time, Walking 10% of time.
• Strength: Pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never): Typing (F), Handling (F), Reaching (F).
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never): Turning (F), Twisting (F), Bending (O), Crouching (O), Balancing (N), Climbing (N), Crawling (N), Kneeling (N).

Pay

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. This target salary range is for CA positions only.