Corporate Development Senior Analyst

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Corporate Development Senior Analyst

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

In this role you will report to the Corporate Development Manager and assist on global and regional corporate development transactions, particularly M&A opportunities and provide commercial support to strategic projects.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the screening and execution of corporate development transactions, including engagement working with multiple stakeholders, due diligence, reviewing key terms, financial modelling and valuation
• Preparing investment decision papers for Investment Committee and Board approvals
• Supporting regional and country commercial teams on regional corporate development transactions and strategic projects, as required
• Collaboration with cross functional subject matter experts, such as Legal and Finance
• Market research and analysis
• Assisting in the successful integration of acquisitions

Qualifications and skills required:

• A tertiary degree in a business / finance related field, post graduate qualifications are desirable
• 5-7yrs experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance or other business / corporate development roles in a global and fast-paced organisation, preferably in resources, heavy industry, energy or infrastructure
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, proven financial modelling experience
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build strong relationships to achieve desired outcomes
• Resilient and self-managing with the ability to work autonomously and take the initiative and reliably deliver on tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic and willing to regularly travel internationally
• Supports the vision of FFI and can demonstrate alignment with our values.

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified