Strategic Growth Analyst, Energy & Site Development

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst II to support enterprise growth through strategic, operational, and financial analysis. The role focuses on large-load customer recruitment, economic development, site development, land acquisition, and infrastructure opportunities including data centers and renewable energy.

The successful candidate will build complex financial models, prepare business cases, and deliver insights to guide growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 3-5+ years of utility or related experience in Strategic Initiatives, Project Management, or Finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications; SAP experience preferred.
• CPA, CFA, PMP or related certification preferred.
• Experience supporting economic development, land development, site selection, utility infrastructure planning, or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling, execution, and monitoring of commercial opportunities and ensure milestones are met.
• Coordinate development of identified short and long term strategic and commercial opportunities from conceptual stages through execution; engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain business cases with complex financial models to evaluate potential transactions and strategic investments.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Conduct in-depth market research, analyzing industry trends and competitive landscapes in the utility sector.
• Support site selection, land strategy, and development activities for data centers and industrial projects; evaluate infrastructure needs and permitting considerations.
• Assist with land acquisition, land option agreements, and real estate due diligence activities.
• Champion a corporate culture of transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.

Skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Corporate storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Marketing/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst II to support enterprise growth through strategic, operational, and financial analysis. The role focuses on large-load customer recruitment, economic development, site development, land acquisition, and infrastructure opportunities including data centers and renewable energy.

The successful candidate will build complex financial models, prepare business cases, and deliver insights to guide growth strategy.