Vice President of Finance, Corporate Partnerships & Investments
Client is a successful solar and storage IPP dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable future by partnering with businesses, communities, and other industry leaders.
This executive role is pivotal to advancing the company’s growth strategy by identifying and executing high-value investment opportunities within the renewable energy sector. The Vice President of Finance will oversee the development and refinement of a strategic investment framework to align with organizational goals, driving the expansion of the renewable energy portfolio and fostering partnerships across industries. This role also involves leading a small, high-performing team with a focus on distributed generation solar, especially as it pertains to capital fundraising and financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct extensive market research to pinpoint potential investments aligned with company objectives.
- Develop a comprehensive investment strategy, analyzing data from financial reports to ensure agile responses to market shifts.
- Evaluate and monitor existing portfolio assets, identifying key strengths, potential areas for growth, and strategies for risk mitigation.
- Drive the fundraising process for distributed generation solar projects, with a focus on attracting capital and structuring transactions to support portfolio growth.
- Maintain a sharp focus on current market forecasts, trends, and opportunities to refine investment approaches and support company objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field; master’s degree or MBA in renewable energy business or finance is highly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in renewable energy finance, with a focus on distributed generation solar
- Proven expertise in structuring complex transactions and securing development capital
- Demonstrated ability to source, negotiate, and close high-impact transactions efficiently
- Strong background in sustainable finance, energy investments, or blended financing
- History of building and maintaining partnerships with financial institutions and industry stakeholders
- Strategic leader with experience managing teams
Qualified candidates should email cameron@solsearchenergy.com directly with their updated resume in PDF format and availability for an interview. Applicants who only submit via LinkedIn may be missed.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Statement:
Our organization is committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We believe that a team rich in diverse perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our mission to deliver sustainable energy solutions. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While we seek candidates with the qualifications and expertise to excel in this role, we are equally excited to welcome creative thinkers and bold innovators who can bring new ideas to our team and help shape the future of renewable energy.
