Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy Job in Tempe 85280, Arizona Us
Analyst, Corporate Development Strategy
Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.
Basic Job Functions:
First Solar is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Analyst, Corporate Development Strategy. The Analyst will be a critical member of First Solar’s corporate development team and will work closely with the corporate strategy and strategic marketing groups in financial analysis, deal origination, due diligence, competitive analysis, and valuation execution of transactions. The Analyst will help identify and assess strategic opportunities and build relationships with emerging and established companies in the solar energy industry.
Experience:
• 2+ years of global business experience with a large bulge bracket investment bank or top-tier consulting firm.
• Experience specifically within an energy/power generation/utility group with significant renewables experience a significant plus.
Education:
Undergraduate degree in finance from top-tier institution required.
Required Skills:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Outstanding strategic, analytical and financial skills evidenced by experience developing and constructing complex and dynamic financial models that are grounded in operating reality, contemplate multiple means to achieve required returns and reflect legal, accounting and tax constraints.
• Hands-on experience working with a team on multiple transactions/client engagements through all facets of the engagement process is required.
• Experience at preparing and acquisition/investment recommendations to corporate senior management.
• Experience working with cross-functional project and transactional teams including: operating executives, subject matter experts, accounting, legal, tax, HR, etc.
• A track record of developing constructive relationships and working effectively with peers as well as senior operating and functional executives.
• Knowledge of best practices in corporate transaction execution and integration, and experience implementing processes that are sustainable, repeatable and scalable.
Personal Attributes/Behaviors
The following interpersonal characteristics will be critical for success in this position:
• A bias for results and willingness to act urgently and with prioritized action in service of those results.
• Thinks strategically and critically on multiple levels while gathering, analyzing and synthesizing globally relevant data. Able to bring structure and order to fluid and complex situations. High degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Outstanding and relentless communicator: including ability to concisely and clearly articulate an acquisition/investment thesis and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to connect with and persuade company executives, entrepreneurs and investors in their role as potential sellers, partners or future employees.
• Comfortable leading and delivering successfully on multiple initiatives in a high-growth environment.
• Builds relationships across functions by developing informal and formal networks.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and skills to work effectively across borders in a global market and work environment.
• Advocates for change/continuous improvement and helps the company take intelligent and mitigated risks.
• Holds oneself responsible for overall effectiveness and performance of the team. Able to understand interdependencies, set clear goals, and avoid surprises.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality; models integrity and is widely trusted.
• Exhibit high integrity, strong work ethic, a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
Essential Functions Responsibilities:
The Corporate Development Strategy team works closely with the company's executive management, business unit and functional leaders to optimize corporate resources, assess market dynamics, execute strategic transactions, and bolster First Solar’s competitive position. The group is charged with (a) identifying organic and inorganic growth opportunities for the Company (b) evaluating acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, divestures and other initiatives that will assist in capitalizing upon these opportunities (c) managing the deal execution and integration process and (d) assessing First Solar’s competitive position across its product portfolio as well as its potential for growth in the solar energy market.
The Analyst of Corporate Development Strategy will work closely with multiple business
units and functional leaders and staff to:
• Contribute to the development of the company’s global MA strategy, including identifying opportunities to expand current capabilities and explore adjacent opportunities through key acquisitions.
• Identify and screen target companies by evaluating them across all dimensions of fit and value.
• Conduct customer and management interviews, analyze competitive dynamics, build financial models, forecast sales pipelines.
• Maintain and regularly update competitive assessment tools to inform and support the requirements of multiple business unit leaders and functional groups.
• Assist cross-functional teams to assess and prioritize new market and product opportunities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal tools to enable business units to effectively address those opportunities.
• Maintain and regularly update a pipeline of potential target companies that fit a proactive acquisition strategy.
• Assist with the execution of all acquisition processes, including strategic evaluation, valuation, bid letter drafting, due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, structuring and closing.
• Work closely with internal and external transaction project teams, including due diligence and contracting processes.
• Prepare transaction opportunities and status for senior leadership.
• Monitor progress against annual goals.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job Description is subject to change at any time
Please visit www.firstsolar.jobs
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