Corporate Strategy & Business Development Analyst - SSC

Corporate Strategy & Business Development Analyst

Location : 1801 California St., Suite 3500, Denver, CO 80202

Compensation : $112,000 - $140,000 Annually + Annual Bonus Potential

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials a construction materials company leading the industry where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada.

At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values : Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity.

We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits

We care for you and your family : We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected : We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond : Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development.

You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being : We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals : We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge : We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so that they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Overview :

We are currently seeking to expand our capabilities with the addition of a Corporate Strategy & Business Development Analyst within our Corporate Strategy & Business Development group in Denver, CO.

This analyst will join a small team of investment professionals who work with and support Summit’s senior and operating company management teams in the development and execution of Summit’s organic and inorganic (acquisition-led), market-leading, high-growth strategy.

The Strategy & Business Development team operates in a result-oriented, fast-paced and collegial environment, and is seeking individuals who are eager to grow, can manage their time independently, and demonstrate the ability to think and communicate in a structured fashion.

The analyst will be encouraged to take an active role in strategic projects and within the acquisition processes to develop and execute a strategic recommendation and / or investment thesis.

The candidate must be willing to work in or relocate (w / assistance) to Denver, Colorado.

Responsibilities & Objectives :

• Support the Summit management team in the development and execution of Summit’s organic and acquisition-led growth strategy
• Lead analytical assessments and facilitate strategic review of current operational and financial performance, market attractiveness and supply / demand dynamics, and performance / growth outlook to develop strategic action plans
• Active role in development of Summit’s annual strategic planning process, including facilitation and leadership of regional and operational planning activities, strategic evaluation of growth initiatives, and developing broader enterprise strategy pursuits
• Ownership of / leadership in strategic projects such as large internal capital investments, market expansion or entry initiatives, enterprise capabilities enhancement, etc.

often as an action outcome of strategic review process

• Coordination of M&A due diligence process and transaction negotiation including collaboration with Summit internal operating company management teams, third party consultants and seller stakeholders
• Financial analysis, due diligence and execution of acquisitions in the high-growth heavy building materials sector
• Exposure to both target acquisition and Summit operating company day-to-day mining and production operations
• Presentation of acquisition opportunities to the Summit executive management team as well as the Summit Board of Directors.

Analysts will be expected to be active participants in conversations regarding investment decisions.

• Contribution to scenario planning, including acquisition and divestiture cases, and economic and capitalization outlook scenarios
• Organization and development of internal management communications including growth workshops, acquisition prioritization and portfolio optimization
• Career track potential for strong performers with the opportunity for promotion and possible path to a general management role

Skills & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree from a top university with a record of top-tier achievement in work and education experiences
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in consulting, investment banking, or industry strategy roles and completion of formal training program preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking including the ability to understand and analyze business plans and develop projections in growing markets
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others
• Demonstrated project management capabilities; proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent research capabilities and demonstrated ability to synthesize and summarize industry research
• Ability to conduct rigorous financial modeling and analysis. Significant experience with Excel a must.
• Familiarity with and the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Familiarity and prior experience with mergers & acquisitions (sourcing, negotiation, structuring, execution and integration), finance, private equity, accounting a plus
• Experience with leveraged buyout (LBO) models

Build a lasting career with us. Apply now! Thank you for considering a career with Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities including our diverse internal community of teammates that makes us stronger.

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