Senior Financial Analyst

Job Posting:

Senior Financial Analyst

Reports To:

Senior Manager, FP&A

Company:

SunVest Solar, LLC®

Location:

Chicago, IL

Type:

Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with operating and development projects across the country. We are currently seeking to add a Senior Financial Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting the FP&A needs of our growing organization. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

About SunVest:

SunVest is a Chicago-based, nationally focused renewable energy company with a mission to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Our expertise spans the entire energy transition value chain, from development and construction to financing and operations. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.

Position Overview:

SunVest is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to assist with financial planning, project budgeting, and performance reporting efforts. This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, FP&A and will serve as a business partner across the organization.

This is a high-impact role that combines financial experience, operational insight, and strategic project management. You will be responsible for assisting with building dashboards, optimizing cash management, assisting with board and management reporting packages, and enhancing SunVest’s forecasting and budgeting processes to support company growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

- Assist in building and maintaining financial models to analyze project and company performance.

- Help prepare monthly management and investor reports.

- Track and analyze project budgets in partnership with Development, Construction, and Operations teams.

- Contribute to cash flow tracking and forecasting.

- Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and FP&A tools to improve data visibility.

- Perform variance analyses and help identify trends or risks impacting financial performance.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data is accurate and up to date.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or FP&A.

- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.

- Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and analyze complex data.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.

- Interest in renewable energy or project-based industries (preferred but not required).

Compensation & Benefits:

- Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits

- Paid time off including company holidays

- Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry

- Opportunity for advancement

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $85,000-$105,000

. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!