Strategic Finance Associate

Gateway Fiber; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local internet service provider is seeking a Strategic Financial Associate to manage corporate financial models and support strategic planning. The role requires 2-4 years of experience in private equity or related sectors, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. This is a key position supporting senior leadership and involves interaction with investment stakeholders, making it crucial for Gateway's financial growth and planning efforts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in private equity or related sectors.
• Strong academic record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate financial model and business case scenarios.
• Prepare materials for analysis and senior management discussions.
• Report on operational and financial metrics.
• Assist with merger integration planning and ad hoc CFO projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA designation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Gateway Fiber

Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated internet service provider on a mission to positively impact communities through better internet. With the support of CBRE Investment Management, Gateway is building a national fiber‑to‑the‑home platform and plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses in the coming years. The company delivers faster, more reliable internet through simple pricing and industry‑leading customer service.

Our People Philosophy

We believe employees thrive when they feel cared for both personally and professionally. Everyone at Gateway has visibility into the company’s direction and understands how their work contributes to culture and performance. We value transparency, open feedback, autonomy, and a strong sense of teamwork.

Role Overview

The Strategic Financial Associate will support key aspects of Gateway’s financial and strategic planning, including but not limited to business case and capital scenario planning, annual forecasting and budgeting, and operational and board reporting. The role will require a high level of analytical and cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and will have the key ownership responsibility of managing the company’s financial model, a critical tool utilized to support all key aspects of Gateway’s financial and strategic planning. The position will require an exceptional individual expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy in support of senior leadership and investment stakeholders, including a high level of interaction with Gateway’s equity sponsor, CBRE IM. Additionally, the individual will support and get exposure to Gateway’s debt fundraising and management, as the debt markets are a key component of the capital funding fueling Gateway’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership and management of Gateway’s corporate financial model, as well as business case scenario development.
• Preparation and presentation of materials for business case analysis, forecasting scenarios, and investment committee discussions, as well as assisting in preparing strategic materials for senior management and board level discussions.
• Preparation of detailed business case analyses and decision recommendations, which will include but won’t be limited to outlining key components of the thesis, including merits, risks, market and industry trends, track‑record evaluations, competitor assessments, and other supporting research.
• Participation in all aspects of financial planning, including strategy development, review of management reporting, and attendance at relevant management meetings.
• Support in maintaining and reporting on Gateway’s key operational and financial metrics for ongoing management of the business, as well as providing insight of performance of the operations to equity and debt partners.
• Other key responsibilities will include but are not limited to evaluation of organic growth opportunities, assistance with potential pre and post merger integration planning, participation in FP&A’s ongoing long‑range planning, and ad hoc projects for Gateway’s CFO, CEO, and VP of Finance.

Qualifications

Experience & Background

• 2‑4 years of experience in private equity (ideally infrastructure), infrastructure‑related investment banking, transaction services, consulting, or relevant commercial roles in sectors such as data centers, cell towers, or utilities.
• Strong academic record and bachelor’s degree, with MBA designation viewed as a benefit.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills including financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; strong team collaboration and time management abilities.
• Resourceful, persistent, and able to quickly absorb and synthesize information.
• Highly proficient in Excel; advanced skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Professional designations such as CFA or CPA considered an asset.
• Ambitious self‑starter with a positive attitude and a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” in an entrepreneurial environment.