Financial Analyst/Associate - Craft Work Capital

LS Power Development, LLC • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Craft Work Capital invests in and helps grow mechanical, electrical, and related specialty contracting firms. The firm seeks a Financial Analyst or Associate, with title commensurate with experience, to join its growing investment team. The role works directly with senior team members across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence through transaction execution and portfolio support, and offers meaningful responsibility from day one.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and economic principles, financial markets, banking, and financial-data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of management principles related to strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to communicate clearly at both conceptual and technical levels, in writing and in person.
• Genuine interest in specialty contracting and industrial businesses, and alignment with the values of hard work, integrity, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential investments, including returns analysis (IRR and MOIC), net present value, projected cash flows, valuation, and the impact of add-on acquisitions.
• Analyze target-company performance using operating data such as backlog, job-level margins, work-in-progress schedules, and customer mix, as well as information from management teams, advisors, and third-party providers.
• Research mechanical, electrical, and specialty contracting markets, including end-market demand drivers, labor and cost trends, regulatory and economic factors, and investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, lender presentations, and other marketing materials.
• Support acquisitions, financings, and due diligence, coordinating with legal, accounting, and other advisors.
• Partner with portfolio-company leadership on performance tracking, reporting, and value-creation initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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