Senior M&A Strategy & Financial Modeling Lead

COUNTRY Financial®; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive plan

401(k) with company match

Insurance benefits

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a seasoned finance professional to create data-driven insights for leadership, supporting informed decisions across the organization. You will lead M&A analyses, build robust financial models, and evaluate strategic initiatives with rigorous cost-benefit frameworks.

You will communicate complex concepts to executives, manage cross-functional projects, and contribute to long-term planning aligned with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced financial modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and business valuation.
• Experience with financial due diligence and valuation activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts and recommendations to executive and non-financial audiences.
• Experience leading cross-functional strategic projects and influencing decision-making across the organization.
• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial analysis of mergers & acquisitions efforts including due diligence efforts and valuation of potential acquisition targets.
• Builds and maintains complex financial models to forecast performance and evaluate strategic initiatives, utilizing scenario and sensitivity analysis to provide additional context.
• Evaluates investment opportunities and strategic projects using established financial principles and cost-benefit analysis framework.
• Creates compelling stories to support financial analysis to bridge the gap between complex financial models and our business partners.
• Manages and coordinates cross-functional strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Supports long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Business valuation

Financial due diligence

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a seasoned finance professional to create data-driven insights for leadership, supporting informed decisions across the organization. You will lead M&A analyses, build robust financial models, and evaluate strategic initiatives with rigorous cost-benefit frameworks.

You will communicate complex concepts to executives, manage cross-functional projects, and contribute to long-term planning aligned with corporate goals.