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Corporate Development Analyst
ClecoCorporate Development Analyst supporting Cleco’s electric utility growth strategy. Evaluating large-load customers, infrastructure projects, financial models, site selection, and land development opportunities.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and project management within the utility industry, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial ModelingStrategic PlanningProject ManagementUtility Industry ExperienceStakeholder Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisMarket ResearchData AnalysisProject DevelopmentSite SelectionLand AcquisitionZoning EvaluationProcess ImprovementCommercial Real EstateEconomic Development
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ToolsFinancial Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACFAPMP
Industry Keywords
Utility InfrastructureCommercial OpportunitiesCorporate DevelopmentStrategic InitiativesOperational Excellence
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support planning, scheduling, execution, and monitoring of commercial opportunities and track milestones
- Coordinate development of short- and long-term strategic and commercial opportunities from concept through execution
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives
- Develop and maintain business cases underpinned by complex financial models for transactions, strategic investments, and corporate finance activities
- Make recommendations to leadership based on research and financial analysis
- Maintain relationships with business partners, team members, and senior management to support cross-functional strategic decisions
- Support third-party technical and outsourcing partnerships
- Prepare and deliver presentations communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management
- Gather quantitative and qualitative input and research commercial opportunities supporting Cleco’s growth initiatives
- Conduct utility-industry market research, analyze trends and competitive landscapes, and assess applicability to Cleco
- Support metrics, process improvements, decision-making improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support site selection, land strategy, and development activities for data centers, industrial customers, and strategic growth initiatives
- Evaluate large-load growth opportunities including data centers, industrial facilities, advanced manufacturing, and economic development initiatives
- Support land acquisition, land option agreements, site control strategies, and real estate due diligence
- Evaluate development constraints, zoning, utility infrastructure, and highest-and-best-use considerations
- Coordinate with economic development organizations, site consultants, engineering firms, local governments, permitting agencies, and internal business units
- Champion corporate culture emphasizing transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 3–5+ years of utility or related experience in Strategic Initiatives, Project Management, or Finance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly and concisely
- Ability to work in a team environment supporting all members
- Strong understanding of the company’s industry and competitive landscape
- Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
- Strong organization skills and timely delivery of assignments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, writing, speaking, listening, and corporate storytelling skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Willingness and ability to learn and champion new technologies on the job
- Ability to exercise judgment with little direction and know when to escalate to the Corporate Development Director
- Ability to function effectively within a team environment and present ideas respectfully and collegially
- CPA, CFA, PMP, or related Finance, Accounting, or Engineering certification preferred
- Experience supporting economic development, land development, site selection, utility infrastructure planning, commercial real estate, civil engineering design, project development, or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Self-development and continuous learning opportunities
- Customer-centric approach to project outcomes
- Culture emphasizing transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence