Strategic M&A & Corporate Development Associate

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Houston to support M&A evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, and integration activities. The role builds and owns detailed models to assess acquisitions, long-term growth, and key business drivers for strategic initiatives.

You will assist in quarterly earnings materials and investor communications, collaborating across FP&A, Treasury, IR, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and three-statement forecast modeling.
• Knowledge of fundamental valuation methodologies and the M&A process.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation capabilities.
• Manufacturing or industrial FP&A experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with OneStream, FactSet, or similar financial tools is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to accuracy, precision, and detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to work effectively across teams and take ownership of projects

Responsibilities

• Support M&A evaluation, due diligence, transaction execution, and integration efforts.
• Build and own detailed financial models to evaluate acquisitions, long-term growth opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Perform three-statement forecasting, valuation, scenario, and return analyses.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Committee meetings and strategic partnerships.
• Support quarterly earnings materials, including investor presentations, earnings releases, and investor call materials.
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reporting packages and business forecast models.
• Analyze and explain variances between actual results, forecasts, and budgets, including underlying business and market drivers.
• Partner with business unit leaders on annual operating and capital budgets.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to senior leadership supporting strategic decision-making and Treasury initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and executive leadership

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

M&A modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

OneStream

FactSet

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Houston to support M&A evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, and integration activities. The role builds and owns detailed models to assess acquisitions, long-term growth, and key business drivers for strategic initiatives.

You will assist in quarterly earnings materials and investor communications, collaborating across FP&A, Treasury, IR, and leadership.