Head of Finance Project Finance Specialist SMR MMR Programs

Role Summary

Ba Rup On  LLC is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance / Project Finance Specialist to own the financial strategy, capital planning, and investment structuring for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) programs in the United States.

This is a senior executive role with direct authority over all financial functions tied to Ba Rup On ’s nuclear program portfolio — from early-stage project economics and funding structure design through capital deployment, investor reporting, and long-term financial planning. The Head of Finance will serve as the CEO’s primary financial advisor on program investment decisions and will be responsible for ensuring every dollar committed to the program is backed by rigorous analysis, disciplined risk management, and a clear path to return.

The ideal candidate brings deep project finance experience in the U.S. energy or nuclear sector, a strong command of capital markets and federal funding mechanisms relevant to advanced nuclear, and the executive credibility to engage investors, government partners, and lenders with confidence. This person will work in close partnership with the Program Director, engineering leadership, and regulatory teams to ensure financial plans are fully integrated with technical and licensing realities.

• Develop, own, and continuously refine Ba Rup On ’s financial strategy for SMR/MMR program development, including capital allocation frameworks, funding roadmaps, and long-range financial planning.
• Lead project financing activities: structuring debt, equity, and hybrid capital arrangements for large-scale nuclear projects, including construction financing, project bonds, and tax equity structures where applicable.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models covering project cost estimates, cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, return scenarios, and capital efficiency metrics across all active programs.
• Evaluate capital investment decisions against program risk profiles, regulatory milestones, and strategic priorities, providing clear financial recommendations to the CEO and board.

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue U.S. federal funding opportunities relevant to advanced nuclear development, including DOE loan guarantees, grants, cost-share programs, and public-private partnership structures.
• Lead financial proposal development for federal funding applications, coordinating inputs from engineering, licensing, and project development teams to produce compelling, technically grounded submissions.
• Manage ongoing relationships with DOE, OMB, and other federal financial stakeholders, ensuring Ba Rup On  remains well-positioned to access emerging government funding mechanisms for advanced nuclear.

• Collaborate with the Program Director and engineering leadership to align project budgets with technical scope, regulatory milestones, and schedule requirements, ensuring financial plans reflect real program complexity.
• Oversee financial reporting, budget tracking, and cost forecasting across all active programs, providing executive leadership with timely and accurate visibility into program financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. financial laws, GAAP accounting standards, and any NRC-related project financial requirements, including financial assurance obligations tied to decommissioning planning.
• Develop and implement financial controls, procurement policies, and internal audit processes appropriate for a regulated nuclear program environment.

• Manage investor relations, funding proposals, and financial communications to existing and prospective investors, lenders, and strategic partners with clarity, precision, and credibility.
• Prepare board-level financial reporting packages, investment committee materials, and executive briefings that translate complex program financials into clear strategic narratives.
• Support business development and partnership negotiations by providing financial analysis, deal structuring…