Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation is seeking Business Development Analyst for our Huntington Beach, California facility.

Job Summary:

This position is a key contributor to project sales and is responsible for supporting the project sales team by analyzing and presenting the value of solar solutions and payment scenarios in proposals and customer meetings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the financial viability and value proposition of project opportunities as part of SESG’s overall opportunity screening process from both SESG’s and the customer’s perspective; expand opportunity assessment to support prioritization of market segments.
• Develop project pro-formas may include various scenarios for project finance, including PPA-type structures; assist with development of pricing strategy and selection.
• Determines the financial implications of existing and emerging PV rebate and incentive structures.
• Provide direct “drop in” content for proposals and customer meetings, including delivery of presentations to prospects.
• Recommend to SESG and to the prospect a specific structured finance solution based on stakeholder needs and lowest level cost.
• Assist with financial evaluation of project risks and strategies for risk mitigation and various business plans and scenarios, including support of M&A/partnership activities, including development of spreadsheets and detailed indicators based on sales and price forecasts.
• Create analysis tools and work with outside resources to create the tools needed for analysis and presentation of results, in addition to using existing tools.
• Research financial institutions and develop and build relationships.

Position Specifications:

• Reports to Director of Project Sales.
• Interface with corporate level financial and accounting personnel as necessary.
• Interface with SESG senior staff for wide variety of assignments.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree-preferably in accounting, finance or economics; MBA degree a plus.
• 3-5 years experience as an energy or financial analyst.
• Ability to develop and clearly communicate financial evaluations of solar projects.
• Some banking/leasing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Microsoft Office with Excel, Access, and PowerPoint skills required.

To apply, please email resume to recruiter@sharpsec.com.  In the subject line, be sure to include in the following order, the HR REQ#, your name, and the job title for which you are applying