Energy Business Growth Analyst – Finance & Strategy

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a business development professional to drive strategic growth in the Southeast, performing financial analyses and modeling, and supporting expansion opportunities from origination to deal closure.

The role combines commercial thinking with rigorous financial evaluation, collaboration across multiple functions, and exposure to senior leadership, with travel as needed. Employment type may be full-time or part-time based on candidate qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in energy, business development, project finance, or financial analysis with strong hands-on financial modeling and economic evaluation experience.
• Ability to analyze all aspects of a natural gas/energy business arrangement (technical, financial, contractual, legal, operational, and marketing).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling; strong skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to present complex analyses to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.
• Self-motivated problem solver who can work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
• Position may be full-time or part-time depending on qualifications and availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies, identify prospects, originate new opportunities, and lead or support the advancement of projects and transactions.
• Create, maintain, and run detailed financial models and project economics for potential expansions, acquisitions, and development opportunities to ensure projects meet return targets.
• Conduct thorough market and competitor analysis, perform due diligence, and provide high-quality analytical support for potential transactions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop scopes of work, identify risks, and produce accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare clear, professional management presentations and investment opportunity summaries for senior leadership review and approval.
• Support budgeting, monitoring, and financial reporting on ongoing projects and expansions.
• Participate in negotiations with customers and counterparties and assist in the preparation of definitive agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers and key industry representatives.
• Provide day-to-day analytical, modeling, and deal-support expertise to the commercial and business development organization.

Skills

Financial modeling

Business development

Strategic analysis

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a business development professional to drive strategic growth in the Southeast, performing financial analyses and modeling, and supporting expansion opportunities from origination to deal closure.

The role combines commercial thinking with rigorous financial evaluation, collaboration across multiple functions, and exposure to senior leadership, with travel as needed. Employment type may be full-time or part-time based on candidate qualifications.