Cost & Financial Strategy Manager

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

• Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.
• Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.
• Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Manager, Cost & Financial Strategy, under the direction of the Vice President Business Development, is primarily responsible for rigorous cost analysis, financial modeling, and economic assessment to support IMSR deployment. This role supports strategic, investment, and deployment decision‑making for IMSR projects and works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, Strategy, and Executive Leadership teams in a regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated financial models for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
• Prepare and maintain project finance models including cash flow projections, DCF analysis, and valuation scenarios
• Evaluate alternative financing structures and funding strategies for major capital projects
• Analyze loan structures, debt sizing, coverage ratios, and financing constraints
• Support analysis of project finance metrics including IRR, NPV, DSCR, LLCR, and other key indicators
• Develop cost models to evaluate cost structure, unit economics (LCOE), scaling effects, cost of goods sold, and comparative business options
• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and risk analyses to support investment and project development decisions
• Translate qualitative business assumptions into clear, structured, and transparent quantitative models
• Prepare concise financial summaries and presentations for senior management and Board review
• Collaborate with strategy, business development, engineering, and finance teams to support project development
• Maintain model documentation, structure, and version control best practices
• Support evaluation of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial structures
• Contribute to financial planning and strategic analysis supporting company growth
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Advanced Financial Modeling (project finance, infrastructure finance, or investment banking level modeling)
• Capital Structure Analysis and Project Finance Structuring
• Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Communication of complex financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
• Critical Thinking and Decision Support
• Executive/Board-Level Presentation Preparation
• Attention to Detail
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
• Intellectual Curiosity and Adaptability
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related analytical discipline
• 10+ years of professional experience in financial analysis, project finance, infrastructure finance, investment banking, private equity, or energy finance
• Demonstrated experience building complex financial models in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financing structures, and capital stack development
• Experience analyzing debt, equity, and hybrid financing instruments
• Ability to structure ambiguous strategic questions into rigorous financial models
• Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present financial analyses to senior management
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modeling capability
• Financial statement modeling and cash flow analysis
• Scenario and sensitivity modeling
• Strong PowerPoint skills for financial presentations
• Exposure to Python, R, or other analytical tools is beneficial
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an asset

Assets

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or project finance sectors
• Prior experience at an investment bank, infrastructure fund, private equity firm, or project finance advisory group
• Experience evaluating large capital projects ($100M–$5B+)
• Familiarity with LCOE modeling and energy infrastructure economics
• Exposure to financial modeling for power generation, energy infrastructure, or large industrial projects
• CFA, FMVA certification

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan 
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Wellness Subsidy 
• Annual Performance Review
• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
• Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]