Corporate Development and Strategic Finance Manager

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a highly analytical finance professional to support investment evaluation, strategic planning, and capital allocation initiatives within a growing infrastructure-focused organization in the renewables and utilities sectors.

You will build and maintain complex financial models, analyze project economics, and evaluate investment structures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive capital strategies and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3-7 years of professional experience in investment banking, infrastructure investing, private equity, corporate finance, project finance, or energy/strategic finance.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess project economics, investment performance, and long-term value creation.
• Analyze a range of commercial structures and revenue scenarios, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Support investment underwriting activities through valuation, return analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Maintain and enhance enterprise-level financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Partner with business leaders to prepare project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis to support investment decisions.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Manager - Renewables and Utilities Investments, Strategy & M&A

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to support investment evaluation, strategic planning, and capital allocation initiatives within a rapidly growing infrastructure-focused organization. This role offers exposure to complex project development, corporate finance activities, transaction analysis, and executive-level decision-making.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling expertise with intellectual curiosity, commercial awareness, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.

What You'll Do

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess project economics, investment performance, and long-term value creation.
• Analyze a range of commercial structures and revenue scenarios, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Support investment underwriting activities through valuation, return analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Maintain and enhance enterprise-level financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Corporate Planning & Capital Strategy

• Partner with business leaders to prepare project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Consolidate operating and capital plans across multiple initiatives to support corporate decision-making.
• Evaluate financing alternatives and capital structures to support growth objectives and investment strategies.
• Assist in developing long-range business plans and capital deployment recommendations.

Investments & Transaction Support

• Perform financial and commercial due diligence for potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis to support investment decisions.
• Assist with transaction structuring, valuation assessments, and investment committee materials.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Commercial & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Support commercial negotiations through financial analysis and scenario evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with teams spanning development, engineering, commercial operations, legal, accounting, environmental, regulatory, and external advisory functions.
• Monitor evolving market conditions, regulatory developments, and industry trends to identify opportunities and potential risks.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3-7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
  • Investment Banking
  • Infrastructure Investing
  • Private Equity
  • Corporate Finance
  • Project Finance
  • Energy Finance
  • Strategic Finance or Corporate Development
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience evaluating infrastructure, energy, utilities, transportation, or other capital-intensive assets.
• Familiarity with project finance structures and complex investment transactions.
• Experience supporting acquisition, financing, or development opportunities.
• Interest in emerging energy, power, grid modernization, or large-scale infrastructure sectors.