Manager, Business Development and M&A

This position is responsible for helping the Company achieve its ongoing growth plan in the commodities industry.  The primary function of this position is supporting business development and M&A projects including all aspects from start to finish.Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions Analyzes business development and M&A opportunities including investment returns, business models and long term strategy for the company Performs valuation analysis including building DCF models and assessing cost of capital, comparable transactions and benchmarking against the industry Supports Business Development team on managing and structuring projects from start to finish in all aspects of a transaction including legal, tax, accounting and finance Develops financial models and performs valuation analysis to analyze investment returns, project financing and acquisition financing Supports internal investment process by working closely with business units to build investment cases and make recommendations to the business development group and management Supports existing operations with financial performance evaluation of industrial assets and strategic acquisitions including financial reporting to banks under project financing