Corporate Development Analyst

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

GameChange Energy is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst in Norwalk, CT. The role supports strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and corporate strategy, collaborating with senior leadership to evaluate targets and execute transactions that strengthen leadership in renewable energy technology.

Required: 2–5 years in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, or related field; advanced Excel modeling and strong financial analysis;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, or related field.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and strong financial statement analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and a passion for renewable energy.

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, deal execution, and 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 and special projects for the CFO office.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and IT.
• Improve financial reporting and decision-making through automation and analytics; assist with ERP implementations.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Financial statement analysis

Strategic thinking

M&A experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

PitchBook

FactSet

Bloomberg

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
• -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
• -Strategic Finance-Big Four Deal Advisory

• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Strong financial statement analysis
• 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

• Valuation
• DCF
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Transaction Multiples
• Market Research
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint
• Capital IQ
• PitchBook
• FactSet
• Bloomberg

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid 2 days a week in Norwalk, CT

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

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.