What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Projects Analyst-Finance position at Keetoowah Economic Development?
Salary: BOE
Job Summary:
The Special Projects Analyst with a Business Development Focus will be responsible for analyzing potential business development initiatives, assessing financial viability, supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), partnerships, market expansions, and other strategic projects that align with the organization’s long-term goals. The role will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, Strategy, and Finance, to evaluate opportunities, perform financial due diligence, and monitor the execution of key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Development Support: Provide financial analysis and insights to support business development efforts, including evaluating potential strategic partnerships, acquisitions, joint ventures, or market expansions.
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Develop detailed financial models to assess the feasibility, profitability, and financial risk of new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
- Due Diligence & Valuation: Assist in conducting financial due diligence and valuations for mergers, acquisitions, or other business development opportunities. Analyze financial statements, projections, and other relevant data to assess risks and benefits.
- Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, growth opportunities, and potential threats in relevant industries or markets.
- Collaboration with Business Development Teams: Work closely with business development, strategy, and senior leadership teams to evaluate new business opportunities and assist in making datadriven decisions.
- Project Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and track the performance of ongoing business development projects. Prepare reports, updates, and presentations for stakeholders on financial performance, milestones, and challenges.
- Financial Strategy & Planning: Contribute to the development of financial strategies that support business expansion and revenue growth, providing recommendations on resource allocation and investment prioritization.
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets for special projects related to business development. Monitor expenditures and provide regular financial updates and variance analysis.
- Risk Management: Assess financial risks related to new business initiatives, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure that business development projects are financially sound.
- Crossfunctional Collaboration: Engage with other departments (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Operations) to ensure the smooth execution of business development projects and initiatives, ensuring all financial aspects are aligned with corporate goals.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Relevant certifications (CFA, CPA, etc.) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 35 years of experience in financial analysis, business development, corporate strategy, or project management. Experience supporting business development, M&A, or strategic initiatives is highly preferred.
- Skills: o Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
- Solid understanding of business development processes, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and market expansions. oProficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to senior management and non-financial stakeholders. oExperience with market research, competitive analysis, and industry trends.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
Personal Attributes:
- Analytical mindset with a focus on business strategy and financial growth.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisionmaking without direct authority.
- A collaborative and teamoriented approach to problemsolving and project execution.
- High attention to detail and ability to work in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
- Driven, resourceful, and capable of working independently to deliver results.
Work Environment:
- Office setting
- Occasional travel may be required for meetings, site visits, or business development activities.
UKB and native preference applies.
Job description is subject to change.