Corporate Planning Analyst (FP&A)

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Corporate Planning Analyst (FP&A) with preferred experience in investment banking (IB) or private equity (PE) with focus on FP&A and Energy Services M&A transactions for our energy services client located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

This role is responsible for supporting corporate planning efforts by driving analytical and research activities related to operations, capital management, mergers and acquisitions and presenting results to the Management Team.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Daily Operations. Supporting planning for operations, capital management, FP&A and M&A by developing financial models, variance analyses, presentations and conducting research and analysis as needed.

- Ad-Hoc Support. Providing ad-hoc support for strategic analysis projects for management as well as business development and marketing groups.

- Acquisition and Mergers Support. Evaluating and screening acquisition and merger candidates, including developing initial valuation and supporting analyses.

- Presentation Development. Creating presentations regarding investment conclusions and prospective transactions for review by senior management.

- Research and Analytical Support. Gather quantitative and qualitative input and perform research tasks necessary to highlight transaction opportunities that will augment existing business and expand that business to other industry segments identified in the company’s strategic plan.

- Due Diligence. Assisting with coordinating the deal and due diligence process, including working with third party specialists and advisors and interfacing with senior management to complete transactions.

- Prospective Target Database. Developing and maintaining prospect target database, benchmark post transaction operating results to acquisition pro forma and assist in development of Partnership long-range forecasts.

Position Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or other technical discipline required. MBA Preferred.

- 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, and M&A required

- Corporate operations, inventory and capital planning experience required

- Strong knowledge of the oil & gas onshore sector strongly preferred

- Strong proficiency in corporate planning, valuation analysis, financial modeling and presentations

- Expert level MS Excel skills required

- Netsuite ERP experience preferred

BASE SALARY OF $100K - $120K DOE PLUS BONUS, LTI AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS