Opportunity Summary

The Manager of Corporate Strategy is responsible for a broad variety of duties in support of the finance functions for the company. Duties include identifying, structuring, negotiating and integrating potential strategic alliances/M&A, as well as championing continuous improvements using analytical skills and experience to identify problem areas and provide solutions or improvements.

Here's a look at some of the work you'll be performing:

• Lead project-based strategic initiatives from problem definition and project scoping to delivery of the recommendations
• Execution planning of the approved strategic initiatives and project management to achieve desired outcomes
• Identify potential strategic alliances/partnerships and M&A opportunities and support structuring, negotiations, and integration
• Perform financial analyses to support the evaluation of strategic options, including financial outlook, NPV, and scenario/sensitivity analysis
• Analyze industry, competitor, and customer dynamics and trends (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitive landscape mapping) to generate insights that inform the company’s strategy
• Support the development of recommendations and the strategy for organic growth, including where to compete and how to win (e.g., competitive advantage)
• Perform lessons learned, track/report aims achieved
• Support the communication of findings/recommendations with management and support business collaboration discussions with key stakeholders
• Prepare Board materials and support executive team with presentations
• Support annual strategic planning process and execution/implementation plans
• Work cross-functionally, including building consensus and influencing decision making
• Track and analyze key business/financial KPIs to identify trends and assess issues and opportunities
• Champion continuous improvement using analytical skills and experience to identify problem areas and provide solutions or improvements

Working Relationships

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Provides guidance and support to the Finance Department. Works closely with corporate groups.

Compensation

The initial compensation range is $130K - $150K.

Why you’re the perfect addition to our Team (about you):

• Experienced performer with an ability to work under pressure and “think on your feet”
• Analytical, self-motivated problem solver with ability to “think outside the box” and “can do” approach
• Ability to learn quickly and apply the knowledge to job at hand
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships at various levels within the organization
• Able to organize and prioritize demands, handle complex tasks, set and meet deadlines, follow through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
• Excellent critical thinking
• Experience with large data, complex workbooks, and ability to decipher trends quickly
• Project management skills and experience with development of complex financial/decision support models
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptable to an evolving organization
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• High emotional intelligence and adept at use of situational leadership

Additional experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, management, engineering, or any other business focused discipline from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent
• MBA, Professional Designation (CFA, CPA, CMA) or Program Management certification preferred
• Minimum of five years of directly related experience required with increasing levels of responsibility

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This is a full-time position that requires 40 working hours a week. Additional time may be required during heavy workloads or to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as well as handle long periods of screen time.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment drug screening.

Performance

When it comes to our customers, NAES employees take ownership to perform at the highest standard. We also care about our co-workers and know they deserve the same respect. Our goal is to exceed the needs of our customers with absolute integrity.

About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Manager Corporate Strategy 5+ years

Education

• Bachelors or better in Finance or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

• CPA Cert Public Acct

Skills

• Business Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Problem Solving
• Verbal and Written Communications

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well