Corporate Development Analyst

GameChange Energy; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GameChange Energy is a fast-growing solar company seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to drive strategic growth through mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and corporate strategy. You will build financial models, evaluate targets, and work with senior leadership to shape investments.

The role blends finance, operations, and technology in a fast-paced renewable-energy environment. Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in finance-focused roles, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Strategic Finance, or Big Four Deal Advisory.
• Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Strong financial statement analysis and communication abilities.
• MBA or CFA preferred; renewable energy or industrial sectors experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and investment cases for acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Support all phases of the M&A lifecycle including target identification, financial analysis, due diligence, and deal execution.
• Prepare presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, lenders, and investors.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and improve reporting through automation and analytics.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Financial analysis

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Capital IQ

PitchBook

FactSet

Bloomberg

Wood Mackenzie

Job description

GameChange Energy is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry. The Corporate Development Analyst will support GameChange Energy’s strategic growth initiatives through mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, and corporate strategy. The analyst will work closely with senior leadership to evaluate acquisition targets, build financial models, conduct industry research, and execute strategic transactions that strengthen the company's leadership in renewable energy technology.

Corporate Development Analyst Responsibilities:

• M&A – Build detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and investment cases for acquisitions and strategic investments
• Support all phases of the M&A lifecycle including:
• Target identification
• Financial Analysis
• Due Diligence – Deal runner
• Deal execution
• Integration Planning
• Prepare presentations and material for executive leadership, board meetings, lenders, and investors
• Conduct Market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking
• Evaluate partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic growth opportunities
• Assist with 45X Tax Credit Sales
• Special Projects supporting office of CFO
• Lead or support high-priority cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and IT.
• Improve financial reporting and decision-making processes through automation and analytics.
• Assist with ERP implementations, business integrations, and process improvement initiatives.

Corporate Development Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• Experience Level: 2–5 years of experience in
• Investment Banking
• Transaction Advisory
• Corporate Development
• Private Equity
• Strategic Finance
• Big Four Deal Advisory
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• PowerPoint presentation expertise
• Strong financial statement analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.

Preferred

• MBA or CFA
• Renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, or technology experience
• Experience with M&A transactions

Technical Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Valuation
• DCF
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Transaction Multiples
• Market Research
• Due Diligence
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint
• Capital IQ
• PitchBook
• FactSet
• Bloomberg
• Wood Mackenzie

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid 2 days a week in Norwalk, CT

Salary: $110,000 annual salary

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Principals only. GameChange Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.