Commercial Operations Analyst

About The Role Industry: Renewable Energy l Solar l Wind l Battery

Location: USA

Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent

Reports To: Head of Market Intelligence & Commercial Operation

Mission At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical professional to support our Commercial Asset Operations team. This role partners with Finance, Accounting, and Energy teams to manage PPAs, oversee financial performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support energy sales settlements.

Role Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree - 3+ years of experience in the Renewable industry, or financial planning/budgeting, or commercial operations

- Familiarity with power markets (particularly ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM) across the US and renewable energy facilities (solar, energy storage, and wind).

- Commercial knowledge of key agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements, Interconnect agreements, PPA settlement etc.

- Quantitative and analytical skills, such as interpreting data, identifying trends, and making data-driven business decisions.

Role Responsibility

- Represent the commercial team in project execution calls between PPA execution and COD.

- Lead monthly gross margin budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; partner with Finance and Accounting on full project P&Ls.

- Support PPA management, including customer contract compliance, reporting, and regulatory compliance (FERC, RTO, state-level).

- Collaborate with Finance and stakeholders to ensure accurate A/R and A/P processing, including customer invoicing and vendor payments.

- Review energy sales settlements with the Energy Manager and monitor monthly collections and payments

Additional projects to support:

- Supporting on commercial strategy

- Energy marketing and origination

- Monitoring of changes in electricity market regulations

- Development of AI or other digital tools, such as Excel and SAP

Apply Today!

Apply now to join our team and help drive the success of our commercial asset portfolio.

Keywords: Solar Project Development, Wind Energy Development, Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Clean Energy Jobs, Renewable Energy Operations,  Energy Storage Projects, Solar Energy Careers, Wind Farm Projects, Battery Storage Systems.

The salary for this position typically ranges from minimum to mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program.

Let's co-build a carbon-free tomorrow!

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