Financial Analyst

InCharge Energy is seeking a Financial Analyst to work with our Vice President of Charging as a Service (CaaS) to support some of our marquis clients supporting their mission to electrify their fleets. As part of CaaS team, you will be working with various departments such as finance, operations, service, sales and outside partners to develop customized financial solutions for our customers. These solutions may include hardware, software, O&M, solar, battery storage, microgrids, and electric vehicles. If you are looking for a meaningful job in a fast-paced environment with room for advancement and fit the requirements below, we are looking forward to meeting you and finding the perfect position for your next career. The position is based in our Santa Monica, California office.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and own the financial modelling behind Charging as a Service (CaaS) projects, including modelling solar, batteries, vehicles, grants, incentives, and tax credits. Work with the Service and Sales teams to ensure all costs and revenue streams are properly captured in the model
• Assist the Sales teams with presentations, proposals, financial proformas, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis related to CaaS
• Partner with the grants and incentives team to incorporate grants, rebates, incentives, and other revenue streams (e.g. carbon credits, RECs, tax credits, SGIP, etc.) into the finance strategy
• Support in the raise and evaluation of external financial partners to ensure the best terms and rates. Act as an interface between management and financial partners to review project economics, terms, and assess customer creditworthiness
• Work with the Finance and Accounting team on periodic basis on budgeting and revenue recognition tasks in compliance with GAAP and internal policies related to CaaS. Use this information to create CaaS forecasts and KPIs
• Support the development of financial strategies and products such as tax credit and carbon credit monetization
• Strategize on ways to expand current customer pipeline and offerings. Work with marketing and sales to develop materials to support these new offerings
• Prepare materials for internal risk reviews. This may include coordination with the finance, legal, insurance, and risk teams on deal structure, asset ownership, ROI, cashflow, etc.
• Research industry trends, competitive products, and additional partnership opportunities with third-party partners
• Various other duties as needed

Your Experience and Capabilities

• 3-5 years of experience in developing and managing financial models in EV charging, electric vehicles, fleet, renewable energy, or with a finance company
• Deep understanding of "as a service" and/or renewable energy PPA-like products
• Ability to conduct TCO analysis and analyze utility rates (e.g. TOU, demand charges, etc.). Experience with renewable energy integration and/or microgrids is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Ability to conceptualize, analyze, and prioritize complex business scenarios
• Solid written and verbal skills, with the ability to present to internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, good follow-through, able to multitask, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. MBA a plus
• Passionate about electric transportation and clean energy