Senior Financial Analyst, Business Development

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

2h•$135,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Applies advanced financial principles to analyze financial and non-financial information in support of strategic business decisions. Identifies and evaluates acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic business alliances, supports related negotiations, and develops solutions to complex business development challenges with broad organizational impact. The role researches environmental conditions and conducts financial, operational, and strategic evaluations, pro forma alternative strategies, and scenario modeling for products and services in competitive markets. It supports senior management in understanding operating results, contributes to key projects, and develops and monitors action plans for operating directives. The position also conducts special and ad hoc information requests, reports findings, and facilitates communication between field finance and operations and corporate Profit & Budget Analysis. As requested, it may participate in major bid and project reviews, including pro forma preparation and financial sensitivity analysis. This is a fully remote role in the United States and does not require relocation near a WM facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration, or a similar area of study, or a high school diploma or GED (accredited) in lieu of a degree.
Four years of relevant experience.
Five years of previous experience in addition to the education requirement.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if business travel by air or access to federal property is required.

Responsibilities

Research and conduct environmental scans, financial analyses, operational and strategic evaluations, pro forma alternative strategies, and scenario modeling for new or existing products and services in competitive markets.
Participate in, facilitate, and interpret operating results for senior management, including budget goals, corporate initiatives, and opportunities for improvement.
Contribute significantly to key project development, planning, and implementation.
Develop, manage, and/or participate in action plans to facilitate implementation and monitoring of operating directives.
Direct, manage, and conduct special and ad hoc information requests, and report findings to market areas, groups, and corporate offices.
Facilitate communication and understanding between field finance and operations functions and corporate Profit & Budget Analysis.
As requested, participate in major bid and project reviews, including directing pro forma preparation and financial sensitivity analysis.
Identify and evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic business alliances, support related negotiations, and develop solutions to complex business development challenges.