Senior Financial Analyst – Project Modeling

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. Own and maintain project-level financial models for new and operating sites .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project finance and advanced financial modeling, with a strong foundation in finance and accounting. Capable of providing strategic insights through detailed analysis and effective communication with non-finance stakeholders.

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Project FinanceAdvanced Excel ModelingFinancial Modeling ExposureProject-Level Debt StructuresVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingDebt SizingCash WaterfallsIRR/NPV CalculationThree-Statement ModelsKPI ReportingBudgetingScenario AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisCovenant Calculations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent Deadline ManagementClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure InvestingEnergy Investment BankingAsset-Heavy InfrastructureWaste Industry EconomicsCarbon MarketsEnvironmental Commodities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain project-level financial models for new and operating sites
Partner with site development and business development to evaluate new sites and run scenarios and sensitivities for go/no-go decisions and investment committees
Support project financing and capital raising
Model commercial structures and support structuring and negotiation of term sheets for offtake, waste supply, partnership, and financing agreements
Keep project models integrated with the corporate model, maintaining assumptions, version control, and audit-ready documentation
Provide ad hoc analysis for commercial, operational, and strategic questions
Contribute to annual site development and operating budgets from assumptions through final approval
Maintain rolling and cash forecasts
Perform budget-versus-actual and prior-period variance analysis and explain key drivers to leadership
Develop and maintain KPI reports and dashboards for operational and financial performance
Build analyses for board materials, investor updates, and fundraising diligence
Support covenant calculations, compliance certificates, and lender reporting packages with accounting and legal
Report to the Director of Finance and work with senior leadership, site development, and commercial teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience in project finance, infrastructure or energy investment banking, project development, infrastructure investing or lending, or corporate finance with significant project modeling exposure
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with a working foundation in both finance and accounting
Advanced Excel modeling, including debt sizing and sculpting, DSCR, cash waterfalls, IRR/NPV, and three-statement models
Working knowledge of project finance structures, including project-level debt and SPV structures
Ability to explain model outputs and key drivers clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deadlines independently
Located in Houston, TX or willing to relocate
Experience in waste, energy, or another asset-heavy infrastructure sector is nice to have
Familiarity with carbon markets, waste industry economics, or environmental commodities is nice to have
Experience supporting lender or investor diligence processes is nice to have
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible workplace with hybrid work options
Generous paid time off
Paid leave options
13 company holidays
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with matching contributions
Career growth opportunities within the company and beyond