• Develop skills to lead analysis of business opportunities and provide management team with recommendations regarding economic benefits of JV or M&A transactions
• Present results of analysis in a clear and concise manner to management
• Lead preparation of financial models while making key decisions regarding appropriate business drivers regarding growth
• Assist JV team in execution / management of M&A deals and Joint Venture transactions that will drive the overall growth of OUR CLIENT’S
• Participate in internal strategic meetings that drive the growth of the business
• Assist in preparing business case for internal and external use for JV and M&A transactions
• Assist with core business development activities, such as generating presentation decks and communicating internally and externally to illustrate business trends
• Use excel to assist with the analysis of financial metrics, valuation including discounted cash flow valuation, return on investment, etc. with respect to OUR CLIENT’S’s business;
• Serve as liaison between business development and operations/technical/sales/feedstock groups to ensure appropriate projection and understanding of opportunities
• Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Develop and organize due diligence summaries for external requests; this will include understanding OUR CLIENT’S’s technology and underlying business drivers to be able to answer due diligence questions and provide the necessary requested information
• Track and coordinate information flow between companies and ensure the project stays on schedule during due diligence period
• Ad Hoc analysis and assist with miscellaneous projects that may arise
• Sit in on negotiations and advise based with respect to the due diligence performed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
• One or more years of experience in manufacturing industry
• Ability to develop and foster relationships
• Ability to learn both the technical and financial metrics of OUR CLIENT’S’s business
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to gather and skillfully analyze information and present solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required