CW - Corporate Development Associate

About the role

This is a Cactus Wellhead position located in Houston, TX, with a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day WFH). The Corporate Development Associate will support strategic decision-making across the organization, working closely with senior leadership on corporate development initiatives, FP&A activities, and investor relations functions, as well as supporting other high-impact finance functions including Treasury. This is a high-visibility early career role with significant opportunities for growth and learning through varied experience and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Support merger and acquisition evaluation, due diligence, and integration efforts
• Produce and own financial merger models to project long-term growth and determine the impacting business factors
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic initiatives
• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Committee meetings and strategic partnerships
• Assist in preparing quarterly earnings materials, including investor presentations, earnings releases, and investor call transcripts
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reporting package and business financial forecast models
• Review and explain business and market drivers causing variances between actual, forecast, and budget for financial statement items as part of monthly financial review and reporting
• Work with business unit heads to prepare annual operating and capital budgets
• Provide ad-hoc support to leadership on strategic financial decision-making initiatives, including Treasury initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but other degrees considered with relevant experience
• 2-4 years' experience in investment banking, corporate development, FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Deep understanding of financial statements and three-statement forecast modeling
• Understanding of fundamental valuation methodologies and M&A process
• FP&A experience within the manufacturing industry a plus, but not required
• Experience with OneStream and FactSet or similar tools a plus, but not required
• Highest standards of accuracy, precision and integrity; highly organized
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity

Pay, Schedule & Benefits

This is a hybrid role with the expectation of attendance in person at the Company's headquarters in Houston, Texas at least four days per week, with one day work-from-home.