Strategy & Corporate Development Senior Analyst or Consultant

About the role

The Strategy & Corporate Development Senior Analyst/Consultant serves as a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex financial analysis and strategic evaluation in support of enterprise growth initiatives. This role supports mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate development activities critical to long-term business strategy. In addition, the role will assist in execution of efficiency, productivity, and cost savings initiatives.

Day to Day

• Conduct complex financial and strategic analysis to support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), accretion analysis, scenario analysis, and sensitivity modeling
• Maintain and continuously refresh a strategic target list through internal research and market screening
• Evaluate investment opportunities using established financial and risk-based frameworks
• Absess efficiency and cost saving initiatives for operational and financial viability
• Lead transaction diligence and execution, coordinating with external advisors
• Prepare and deliver analysis and materials to support executive leadership and investment decision-making
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities and associated risks
• Partner with business leaders and IT to identify and capture savings opportunities through AI and automation
• Contribute to standardized tools, models, and frameworks to improve corporate development processes
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities and associated risks
• Partner with business leaders and IT to identify and capture savings opportunities through AI and automation
• Contribute to standardized tools, models, and frameworks to improve corporate development processes

Physical, Environmental & Scheduling Requirements

Hybrid office environment with standard business hours. Occasional travel may be required.

Safety & Compliance Requirements

Adherence to company policies and confidentiality requirements.

What we offer

• Health & Wellness – Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Work Life Balance – Up to 23 Vacation Days, 80 Hours of Sick Time, 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
• Financial – Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program
• Discounts – 20% off natural gas service, up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center, TriMet Pass for all HQ employees

Application Process

To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website. https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers Deadline: 7/28/26

Disclosure

We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. E-Verify Information

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.