at LanzaJet, Inc. in Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Manager , Finance and Capital Markets Location: Deerfield, IL
Company Overview Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future! LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology producer and provider committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. LanzaJet’s patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is expected to deliver 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel by 2030. Founded in 2020, LanzaJet is backed by investors British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui, Shell, Suncor Energy, and Southwest Airlines. These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth, here in the United States and globally. LanzaJet’s proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years and has been approved and used in global commercial flights by airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA. Ranked #8 for Innovation Culture across U.S. companies by Fortune Magazine, LanzaJet is quickly rising through the ranks as one of the best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry. In January 2024, LanzaJet opened the world’s first ethanol-to-SAF plant. Located in Soperton, GA, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10M gallons of SAF and RD LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF and paving the way for a net-zero future in key regions like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe. We’re a group of innovators committed to making a sustainable future a reality today. At LanzaJet, we believe Someday is Now – that’s why we’re leading the charge in sustainable fuels. We’re taking off! Join us and be a part of our fast-growing team! About the Role Manager, Finance and Capital Markets LanzaJet is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager to work in our Deerfield, IL office and support global commercialization efforts for its innovative Ethanol to Sustainable Jet and Diesel process technology. As a key player on the Finance & Capital Markets team, the Manager will work closely with other teams within LanzaJet, including business and project development, engineering, legal, regulatory, and accounting, while supporting all core competencies within the Finance & Capital Markets job function. Key Responsibilities:+ Manage corporate and project-level financial models to analyze performance and valuation of LanzaJet’s product offering and project pipeline
+ Assess, communicate, and document key assumptions to ensure integrity of economic models and resolve inconsistencies
+ Manage corporate capital raising and project financing transactions through due diligence management, presentation material creation, and deal-structuring efforts
+ Summarize and draft materials clearly communicating key economic outcomes, challenges, and solutions to senior team members, shareholders, and board members
+ Collaborate with cross-functional with teams, including engineering, development, commercial, legal, and third-party consultants when managing financial transactions
+ Identify and implement process improvements throughout the organization
+ Provide coaching and development to junior members in the team
+ Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by leadership
Qualifications:+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or engineering. MBA, CFA, or similar advanced degree preferred
+ Minimum 6+ years of relevant project finance or corporate finance experience, preferably in the energy sector
+ 6+ years of project financing, M&A, and/or transaction modeling experience
+ Working understanding of regulatory incentive, tax credit, and commodity markets
+ Demonstrate ability to understand and develop financial models in Excel
+ Understanding of key financing and project agreements, with ability to translate financing terms from transaction agreements to financial models
+ High degree of personal integrity and work ethic, with excellent discretion in handling confidential information
+ Strong project management, organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to track long and short-term projects for the LanzaJet team
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly present key information to senior management and third-parties
+ Strong ability to problem solve, resolve complex issues identified from detailed knowledge and review of project characteristics, and lead succinct action plan for teams to execute
+ A self-motivated and eager learner with aptitude to grow and develop within the field
+ Team player that thrives in a cutting edge, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.Powered by JazzHR