Specialist - M&A and Optimization

Energy Transfer • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Sunoco LP is seeking a Specialist - M&A and Optimization to support fuel distribution acquisitions through research, financial analysis, and deal execution. Reporting to the Manager of Growth Analytics, this role develops and evaluates acquisition opportunities, models target cash flows and forward run rates, assesses synergies and capital needs, and supports optimization strategies. The role also provides financial modeling support for fuel supply operations and optimization initiatives to help align fuel distribution assets with appropriate channels.

The position works with operations, legal, integration, and other support teams throughout due diligence and transaction execution. It contributes to the acquisition strategy and supports smooth deal closings and integration activities. The role is usually performed under normal office working conditions, with occasional overnight travel and occasional visits to industrial or manufacturing settings, where exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery may occur and personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in financial modeling of capital projects and acquisition targets.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or other post-graduate education.
• Overall understanding of the fuel distribution business, including supply, trading, logistics, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support deal closures that exceed annual budgeted EBITDA objectives by maintaining a pipeline of targets that meet company thresholds.
• Conduct market analysis of potential targets, including competitive behavior, customer trends, regulation, population trends, and strategies to sustain or improve cash flows.
• Create detailed financial models to evaluate deals, including optimization options, synergy capture, run-rate adjustments, forward capital needs, and management presentations.
• Track due diligence for targets, including review of local regulatory environments, coordination on synergies with support teams, and confirmation that operational and integration requirements are reflected in sales agreements; raise issues that may impede progress.
• Provide financial and modeling information to legal and other support teams to help prepare transactions for closing.
• Support integration by sharing due diligence information with support teams and tracking their deadlines to facilitate closing and integration activities.
• Support M&A strategy to ensure targets align with long-term cash flow objectives.
• Advise the operations team on modeling questions and provide guidance to improve the financial viability of deals.
• Help optimize fuel distribution assets and work with various teams to determine the most strategic path for each asset.

What This Job Offers

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