Kindle Energy

Manager Project Finance & Analysis

LocationPrinceton, NJ
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


About the Company:

Kindle Energy LLC (“Kindle”) specializes in the management, optimization, and development of power generation in the United States and Canada and is a portfolio company of The Blackstone Group. Blackstone is a leading global alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion of total assets under management. Currently, Kindle manages 9+ GWs of generation in Ohio, Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas, with a 700 MW CCGT project in Louisiana and two 170 MW peaking projects in Colorado under construction.


About the Role:

Kindle is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Manager Project Finance & Analysis. This pivotal role will support the development of innovative financing strategies for our development projects, acquisitions, and existing portfolio companies. The role is based in Princeton, NJ in a hybrid work environment with proximity to a strong and experienced team. The Manager Project Finance & Analysis will report directly to the Director Analytical Finance with frequent exposure to the executive management team. Minimal travel within the domestic US is required.


Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts with a specific focus on project development, construction, operations, and related financings (ex: non-recourse project financings, equity returns, construction expenditures, and cash flow projections, etc.).
Provide quantitative analysis and pricing support to assist the development team in calculating pricing for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other off-take arrangements.
Analyze and forecast funding sources, uses of capital and liquidity needs, ensuring alignment with project milestones and financing requirements.
Participate in structuring project financing solutions, including debt sizing, cash flow modeling, and sensitivity analysis to optimize project economics.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including project development, construction, and finance, to ensure alignment on financial assumptions and modeling inputs.
Interact with banks, lenders, and external stakeholders to provide support for financial models and address inquiries related to project financing.
Assist in preparation of presentations on potential investments to diverse audiences, including management, sponsors, and lenders.
Post-financial close, monitor the financial performance of the projects, ensuring adherence to the forecasted financial structure and assisting with reporting to investors and lenders.


Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field. MBA, CFA, or similar graduate level degree with a specialty in Finance is favorably considered.


Required Skills:

4-6 years of experience in a business development, project finance, or structured finance role; experience developing financial projections and pricing for new build power plants is strongly preferred.
Prior experience in the power generation/renewables/energy industry is required; familiarity with PPA structures, energy markets, and general power plant operations is strongly preferred.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities specifically associated with project financing, construction projects, and off-take agreements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively across different departments involved in project development and finance.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
Experience interacting with banks, lenders, or other financial institutions regarding modeling and financing-related topics.
Ability/Experience to manage and organize detailed data and present the results of analyses clearly and concisely.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with board members, senior management, peers, subordinates, and external constituencies.
Proven abilities to maintain confidential and proprietary information.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.

Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.

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