Senior Financial Analyst

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

Overview

We are seeking a senior-level finance professional with exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills who wants to be part of the ESG movement. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in financial modeling, pricing, and project finance, particularly in renewable energy, regulated utilities, or advanced technical manufacturing settings. Passion for making a strategic impact on sectors like carbon capture, and renewable natural gas is essential, and making a difference is a must.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and oversight of financial models, supporting both the finance and business development organizations at a strategic level. This role sits within the Finance & Investor Relations organization and reports directly to the Finance Director.

• Serves as the senior finance point person for both the sales and finance organizations, providing thought leadership, analysis, and support to enable the successful closing of complex commercial sales and a wide range of financings (corporate, construction, working capital, and project).
• Lead and oversee financial evaluations for major investment decisions and customer contracts, including asset sales and long-term service agreements (e.g., power purchase agreements). Deliver recommendations to senior leadership.
• Spearhead's collaboration efforts with Commercial Sales to evaluate new business opportunities and drive contracts through to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze, propose, and negotiate sophisticated project finance and capitalization strategies, supporting optimal capital structure and risk mitigation for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Commercial Sales and Finance to advise and assist customers/finance partners in optimizing project and existing asset returns through innovative financial solutions.
• Build, maintain, and ensure integrity of standard and bespoke corporate and project finance models, guiding and mentoring junior finance staff throughout the project and customer sale evaluation process.
• Support, expand, and elevate relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., tax equity investors, strategic partners, lenders, customers), representing the organization's interests at the highest levels.
• Demonstrate a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in as needed, setting an example of flexibility, initiative, and leadership across teams.
• Travel: Up to 20%, both domestic and international.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline with demonstrable experience.

Candidate must have demonstrable knowledge/experience in:

• Demonstrated advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Robust financial modeling experience on highly complex and long-duration project structures, particularly those involving both debt and equity financing.
• Proven ability to lead pricing strategy, business planning, and the full life cycle of project development/finance.
• Strong leadership capability, experience mentoring or overseeing junior staff, and an ability to drive business results through collaboration.
• Excellent communication, project management, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: proficiency in other Office applications required.
• Outstanding time management skills, with high flexibility, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office and field environment: Must be able to drive an automobile, use a computer, and travel by plane.
• Occasional walking, standing, and climbing may be required at customer or project sites.
• Willingness to wear required PPE (e.g., safety glasses, shoes, hard hats, respirators) as designated by project or site requirements.
• Travel by car, plane, or other forms of public transportation as needed for business objectives; regular domestic and international travel is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Passport.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to talentacquisition@fce.com or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.