Corporate Finance Specialist

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (cash balance)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver

Job summary

Ameren is seeking a Corporate Finance Specialist to support capital investment analysis, capital structure modeling and financial reporting. The role involves building and updating financial models for major projects, assessing tax effects and regulatory considerations, and delivering reporting to senior management.

The Senior Corporate Finance Specialist adds experience and leads more complex analyses, including covenant calculations and treasury activities, with a strong emphasis on Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA or CFA preferred; utility background is a plus.
• One or more years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete financial modeling and analysis of major capital projects with consistent assumptions.
• Maintain and update project financial models for capital structure changes and tax/regulatory updates.
• Perform analyses for new capital investments and financial alternatives to maximize return.
• Prepare reports on debt, equity, and other ad hoc analyses.
• Support covenant calculations, financing activities, and regulatory matters.
• Assist in developing materials for board-level discussions on treasury activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering

MBA / CPA / CFA preferred

Job description

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position

The Corporate Finance Specialist is responsible for various tools, economic analyses and training that support the Company’s financial decision-making process. The position is responsible for performing periodic studies of the costs of capital.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing financial modeling and analysis of all major capital projects and ensuring that project assumptions are consistently applied across Ameren
• Maintain and update the project financial model for changes in capital structure and returns, as well as other key modeling assumptions including changes in tax law, regulatory recovery, and legislative changes
• Perform special economic analyses and modeling for new capital investment and financial alternatives that maximize return to the Company
• Perform analyses and computations, and prepare and issue various reports pertaining to the Company’s capital structure, cost of debt, equity, and other ad hoc analyses as required
• Perform analyses and computations related to the Company's quarterly covenant calculations, financing activities, and regulatory matters
• Assist in the development of board of director level materials, including as related to capital projects, liquidity, financings, and other treasury activities

Qualifications - Corporate Finance Specialist

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Advance degree or certification in a financial discipline such as an MBA, CPA or CFA preferred. One or more years of relevant experience required. Utility background is preferred.

Qualifications - Senior Corporate Finance Specialist

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. Five or more years of relevant experience is required. Advance degree or certification in a financial discipline such as an MBA, CPA or CFA preferred. Utility background is preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong analytical skills are required, including the ability to identify, analyze and research operational and financial issues. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with Excel. Strong oral communication and writing skills are required. Must be able to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the company. Must be able to work independently while working on multiple tasks and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

$72,600.00 - $166,600.00

• This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Wednesday November 11, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.