Energy & Utilities – Corporate Finance Consultant

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Job Description

Driven by policy, regulatory, and economics forces the electric supply industry is currently undergoing a rapid transition from conventional thermal resources to renewable generation and energy storage resources. This transition is radically changing market dynamics requiring new and creative analysis to understand energy infrastructure investment and value. PA’s experts are at the forefront of modelling and analyzing the ongoing evolution and future of the power sector, helping clients understand investment risks and opportunities.

PA’s Global Energy and Utilities team currently seeks a Denver-based consultant with energy analytics, quantitative analysis, and fundamentals experience to support our work helping energy investor and utility clients effectively navigate diverse and evolving investment and operating environments.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have a Strong Background In Corporate/ Project Finance, Investment Banking, Or Restructuring, With Experience In The Energy Industry And Will Have Skills In The Following Areas:

• Developing financial models, conducting due diligence, and preparing presentations

• Candidate will ideally be able to develop three-statement financial models, 13-week cash flow analyses, understand Chapter 11 processes, and complete asset valuations. Knowledge of tax equity is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day activities of PA’s Energy and Utilities team on engagements
• Execute multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations
• Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including: 13-week cash flow models, 3-statement models, and pro-forma scenario models
• Assist in preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or related field;
• 2-3 years of work experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment;
• Experience in financial modeling and analysis (particularly in Excel), including constructing and understanding 3-statement financial models, cash flows, and scenario analyses;
• Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data;
• Ability to interpret the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals;
• Mature presence, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and ability to learn quickly;
• Ability to work well independently or in a team dynamic;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize changing work demands and learn quickly;
• CFA, CPA (or equivalent), or technical/GAAP accounting expertise is a plus;
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Additional Information

Benefits

• Group medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources
• Long term care plan
• Group dental insurance
• Vision plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit
• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement
• Pet and legal insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual performance-based bonus

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of Colorado and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. Colorado Salary Range: Low: $ 96,000 – High: $180,000