Corp Development Analyst

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives
progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting
relationships.

Your role in our success:

The Corporate Development Analyst supports the Company’s strategic growth
initiatives by partnering with Business Development, Regulatory, FP&A, and
Business Unit leadership. This role supports the governance, financial analysis,
due diligence, and integration of acquisitions, investments, and organic growth
initiatives. The position provides disciplined analysis and cross-functional
coordination to ensure growth opportunities are evaluated and executed in
alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and risk objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Related Field
• Three (3) or more years of experience in corporate finance, financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, strategic finance, or a related field, with a demonstrated understanding of core financial concepts and analytical application.
• Regular Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles.
• Proficient financial analysis and modeling skills, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining Excel-based models.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize quantitative analysis and clearly communicate key insights, assumptions, and risks to managers and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, intellectual curiosity, and comfort asking thoughtful questions to deepen understanding and improve outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and build productive working relationships across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience preparing clear, professional presentation materials.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with regulated industries, utilities, or energy markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Develop and maintain financial models for growth initiatives, including scenario and sensitivity analysis. Assist in the financial and valuation modeling efforts for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Strategic Planning & Capital Allocation: Support the Company’s strategic planning and capital allocation processes by assisting with evaluation of growth opportunities and summarizing financial, return, and risk implications.
• Due Diligence Support: Support financial, operational, legal, and regulatory due diligence efforts for high- impact investment decisions including acquisitions and growth initiatives.
• Governance & Committee Support: Prepare analyses, materials, and recommendations for Finance’s Pre-Capital Committee, Capital Committee, Investment Committee, and Risk Management Committee, including assisting with the coordination of meeting materials and documentation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Draft financial modeling results, key assumptions, and identify risks in a clear and concise manner and communicate to internal stakeholders.
• Post-Transaction Integration & Performance Tracking: Support post-transaction integration activities, including coordination with FP&A and business units to track performance against approved investment cases.
• Special Projects: Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level