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AES Clean Energy is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our FP&A and Transaction team, responsible for the financial management of a ~1 GW portfolio of operating renewable energy assets. This role sits at the intersection of operational FP&A, capital markets, and investor relations - providing direct exposure to lenders, tax equity partners, and institutional investors, as well as to strategic transactions including buyouts and portfolio sell-downs.
The Senior Analyst will own the financial reporting cycle end-to-end for an assigned portfolio of assets, serve as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, and collaborate with asset management, operations, and treasury to drive financial performance and transparency. This is a high-visibility role with frequent engagement with senior leadership and meaningful transaction exposure.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead monthly EBITDA and CAFD forecasting, annual budget development, and long-range financial planning for assigned assets

• Identify financial risks and opportunities; partner with asset management and operations to surface and quantify key drivers

• Prepare and maintain financial models supporting portfolio performance tracking and scenario analysis

• Ensure all variances exceeding materiality thresholds are accompanied by complete driver narrative including one-time vs. recurring characterization and forward-looking outlook

Investor & Lender Reporting

• Own all quarterly deliverables required by bondholders for an assigned asset portfolio

• Draft investor-ready financial narratives including EBITDA and CAFD variance analysis, integrating operational and market drivers

• Prepare and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries from external partners, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation

• Maintain strict adherence to communication standards: all external investor responses require review and approval before delivery

Board & Partner Governance

• Coordinate quarterly Board meetings including materials preparation, logistics, and follow-up for senior leadership

• Support partner requests related to financial reporting, distributions, and portfolio-level performance

• Prepare executive-quality financial presentations for board-level audiences

Transactions & Special Projects

• Support strategic transactions including tax equity buyouts, JV sell-downs, and asset-level transaction events

• Contribute to deal analysis, financial due diligence, and transaction close activities as needed

• Assist with portfolio-level initiatives and cross-functional workstreams across finance, legal, treasury, and operations

Core Competencies:

• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, precise narratives for external audiences Investor-quality communication:

• Comfortable working across large datasets and multiple models under tight deadlines with high accuracy Analytical rigor:

• Effective at building alignment across teams and with external partners without direct authority Stakeholder influence:

• Takes initiative on deliverables, anticipates stakeholder needs, and escalates risks through the right channels Proactive ownership:

• Demonstrates sound judgment and steady execution in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment Composure under pressure:

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, project finance, or a related financial analysis role

• Demonstrated experience preparing investor- or lender-facing financial deliverables

• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel; experience with SAP, BPC, Anaplan, or comparable planning tools

• Solid grounding in GAAP across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, or real assets sector preferred

• Familiarity with project finance structures, joint ventures, or bond/lender reporting a strong plus

• Fluent in English (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Direct exposure to institutional investors, lenders, and senior leadership at a leading clean energy company

• Transaction experience across buyouts, JV structures, and portfolio sell-downs

• A collaborative, high-performing finance team with a culture of rigor and continuous improvement

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling clean energy platform

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $83,000 and $99,450/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 09/30/2026