Associate Business Manager, M&A Corporate Finance

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Provide support in the overall M&A evaluation process for Upstream, Midstream and Pipeline assets.

• Majority of time is spent evaluating either acquisition or green field development projects
• Prepare financial models to analyze and value potential investments and transactions.
• Due diligence of acquisition opportunities
• Support debt financing for assets  
• Conduct market research, competitive intelligence analysis and benchmark performance
• Create and distribute weekly M&A dashboards to senior management
• Ability to distill complex analytical issues into simple to understand analysis for management decision making
• Comprehend, analyze, frame and resolve complex analytical problems; and communicate the key project risks to the senior management
• Participate in ad hoc / special projects / report development / financial modeling
• Able to present M&A analysis and deal summaries effectively and support in developing presentations for deal approvals  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or economics.   
• At least 1-3 years of relevant finance experience required, and industry expertise (Upstream/Midstream/Pipelines) preferred.

Qualified candidate should also have the following skills: 

• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in developing financial models and analyzing financial statements 
• Exposure to M&A transactions
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
   

Job Overview

Employees in this position support the overall P and L management of one or more NextEra generating assets or upstream/midstream assets that have achieved commercial operation. This role supports strategic decision-making with respect to such assets, including hedging, operations and maintenance. This role identifies opportunities and analyzes the impact on company financials to maximize P and L profitability.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in managing and improving the generating asset or upstream/midstream assets P and L including optimization of asset interaction with energy markets
• Completes budgets and monthly forecasts, financial analyses, ad hoc reports, and modeling
• Ensures compliance with power purchase agreements, land leases, financings and regulatory requirements
• Generates invoices for land owner payments
• Analyzes P and L variances 
• Monitors project operations
• Conducts analysis on issues impacting operations and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
• Participates in value-added projects such as supporting regional leadership in the development of strategic plans, mergers and acquisitions, project development, asset optimization, restructurings and building relationships with off-takers, landowners, and state and local regulators
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  High School Grad / GED
•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
•  Experience:2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, st