Senior Treasury Analyst

Senior Treasury Analyst

We are Lightsource bp and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

The Senior Treasury Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Lightsource bp's US treasury activities, including cash management and trade finance, while working closely with our global Treasury team based in the UK. This highly autonomous role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Structuring, Development, Construction, and Operations teams. You will play a crucial role in optimizing treasury processes, ensuring compliance, delivering accurate reporting, and supporting strategic financial decisions for US operations.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely execution of US treasury payments, funding processes, and cash forecasting.
• Implementation of improved cash pooling structures and streamlined banking relationships.
• Review, negotiation, and execution of trade finance transactions to reduce costs and mitigate risk.
• Ongoing reporting and documentation to inform Americas finance leadership and global treasury teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cash Management

• Manage US treasury payments including inter-company funding and corporate facility repayments.
• Collaborate with UK Treasury Manager to implement cash pooling structures and improve banking relationships.
• Lead the US monthly funding process, ensuring liquidity requirements and reporting deadlines are met.
• Enhance cash flow forecasting models for improved accuracy.
• Reconcile and monitor US bank accounts daily.
• Support account opening processes for project-related needs.
• Provide guidance to the wider treasury team on US cash management issues.
• Resolve account queries in a timely, professional manner.

Trade Finance

• Review trade finance requests from global project teams.
• Structure transactions to generate efficiencies, optimize credit capacity, and mitigate risk.
• Negotiate terms with banks, insurers, and beneficiaries.
• Complete due diligence and secure internal approvals.
• Coordinate execution and manage trade finance cancellations.

Reporting and Documentation

• Contribute to monthly cash update and trade finance forecast reports.
• Prepare reports for the Americas Cash Forum.
• Develop and maintain treasury procedure documents.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and documentation for all transactions.

Who We're Looking For

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of corporate cash management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of liquidity management and counterparty risk.
• Familiarity with trade finance processes and instruments.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to organize workload effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail for reconciliations, reporting, and transaction reviews.

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in corporate treasury or finance operations.
• Track record of working in cross-border or global team environments.
• Experience with process improvements in treasury systems or workflows.
• Renewable energy or infrastructure industry background preferred.

Why You'll Make a Great Member of the Team

Personal Qualities

• Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail and propose effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• Positive, can-do attitude with resilience under pressure.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to take on varied duties.
• Adaptable and open to change in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Ability to travel (up to 15%).

We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $38 to $45 per hour plus a 10% annual bonus.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
• Retention bonuses
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
• Lifestyle Savings Account and more!

Why You'll Want to Work With Us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits. Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.