Sr. Analyst M&A, CCI Business

Qcells is looking for a Senior Analyst M&A to support the Project Acquisition and Due Diligence team within CCI (Community, Commercial, Industrial) business by supporting the execution of community solar and energy storage project/portfolio acquisition including valuation, due diligence, investment proposal, etc. Emphasis for the position will be on highly self-sufficient individuals with leadership, finance, modeling, and presentation skills, working closely with project origination, engineering, product, legal, and project finance teams. 

This position is based remote position with preference of candidates in East or Midwest.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform thorough due diligence (including technical, financial, and legal evaluation, and data validation), deal negotiation, and complex transaction execution. 

• Manage cross-functional teams to complete due diligence and lead transaction through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection. 

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management, investment committee, and stakeholders. 

• Update project documentation through the acquisition lifecycle and assist with project timeline and deadline management related to acquisition activities and post-closing items to support transition to construction/operations team. 

• Oversee the integration of acquired projects into the company's portfolio, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure seamless transition and operation. 

• Perform market & competitive analyses and contribute to developing business strategies and frameworks to expand operating PV/ESS assets in the states. 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization including project finance, project engineering/management, grid services, and legal. 

• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Energy, or a related technical field. 

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in renewable energy focusing on development and financial modeling, with direct exposure to distributed generation, community solar, and/or storage. 

• Demonstrated capacity for analytical thinking with advanced financial modeling skills (proficient in MS Excel/VBA) and structured problem-solving. 

• Clear understanding of basic finance, accounting, and economic concepts: financial modeling, DCF, NPV, project accounting, etc. 

• Ability to work both well independently and within broad, diverse teams, building relationships with other departments to accomplish objectives. 

• Highly organized and detail-oriented. 

• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and time-sensitive milestones/deliverables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree, ideally in Business, Energy, Environmental, or Sustainability field, or a similar level of energy-specific experience. 

• High-level understanding of the dynamics between energy policies, technology, and finance. 

• High-level understanding of project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and real estate development processes. 

• Passion for renewable energy and interest in developing deep industry expertise energized by engaging in new industries/technologies; continuous learner mindset

COMPENSATION: 

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is: 

• Zone 1 (SF, NYC): $106,900 – $128,300 

• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $98,000 – $117,600 

• Zone 3 (All Others): $89,100 – $106,900 
    

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors. 

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.  We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.