Financial Analyst

Jr. Financial AnalystProject Based - Contract Role - Travel required Job SummaryOur client is powering the future of clean energy — and we're looking for a Jr. Financial Analyst who's equal parts storyteller, strategist, and data detective. This role can be based in Oak Ridge TN, Piketon OH, or Bethesda OH, with a monthly trip to Piketon to stay close to the action. You'll help connect the dots between operations, capital investments, and long-term growth — ensuring every dollar, especially capital activity, is captured, analyzed, and put to work driving smarter decisions. If you thrive on turning complex financial data into clear, compelling insights that influence big moves, this is your stage.What You Will Do:You'll bring clarity to complexity by building dynamic financial models, forecasting growth opportunities, and ensuring capital activity is accurately tracked and reflected across projects and initiatives. From evaluating investment returns and supporting capital planning to automating data flows and designing dashboards that make insights easy to act on, you'll be a trusted partner to leaders across the business. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, translate financial performance into strategic recommendations, and help guide decisions that shape the future — all while staying connected to on-the-ground operations through regular engagement.We'd Love to Hear From People With:A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MBA preferred)2+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, or business developmentProficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) for data automation and forecastingExpertise in Power BI (dashboards, DAX, Power Query, visualization best practices)Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and pivot tablesKnowledge of SQL for data extraction and integrationProven track record building ROI, NPV, IRR, and DCF modelsExperience tracking, analyzing, and reconciling capital activity across projects and financial systemsExceptional communication skills to translate complex models into actionable insightsAbility to obtain (or already possess) a "Q" clearanceA Successful Candidate Brings:Analytical horsepower to turn big data into sharp financial insightsStrategic vision to model growth trajectories and evaluate investment opportunitiesCollaboration skills to partner across Sales, Operations, Marketing, and StrategyCommunication finesse to present financial insights to executives, stakeholders, and board membersTechnical creativity to build automated, cloud-based, data-driven financial systemsBonus points if you've worked on M&A analysis, capital budgeting, or high-growth projectsCurrently possesses a "Q" or "L" clearance