Analyst II, Corporate Development

Spire is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to support initiatives that will contribute to long term earnings growth. This position is highly visible to the senior management team. This analyst will assist in financial valuation and modeling, drafting presentations for potential investments and other strategic initiatives, as well as assisting with corporate strategic planning and project development across Spire's business units.

• Prepare financial and valuation models and analyses, pro-forma financial statements, and business cases for potential acquisitions and organic growth opportunities
• Be an integral part of the M&A process, particularly in evaluation, due diligence, and recommendation phases
• Assist in preparing presentations for potential acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives to the senior management team
• Assist in the strategic planning and long-term financial planning processes for Spire's business units
• Support Spire's strategic planning and corporate development efforts, including:
  
  
  
  • Conducting industry value chain, competitive, and strategic analyses
  • Preparing M&A market and transaction analyses
  • Conducting high level and detailed analyses of targets
  
  
  
  
• All other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with discounted cash flows and other valuation modeling techniques
• Advanced capabilities using Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience building financial models with an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or MBA (with concentration in finance) is required

• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and valuation concepts
• Ability to sift through data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and risks to evaluate potential acquisitions and investments
• Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a timely manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create and present materials for Senior Leadership, Board of Directors, or other audiences
• Interest in the gas industry and Spire in general
• Comfortable with abstract concepts and complex issues, and demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives

• Normal work environment - work is normally performed in a shared office environment.
• Typically, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to work additional hours as required depending on the number of active projects and their deadlines.
• Minimal travel may be required.

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone's ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what's right, even when it's hard.

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com.

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.