Senior Corporate Development Analyst

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

Slate’s Strategic Finance team is seeking a Senior Corporate Development Analyst to support the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy and financial plan. This role partners closely with functional leaders across the organization to translate strategic priorities into actionable financial insights. 

You will play a key role in operating Slate’s Long-Range Planning (LRP) process, developing a deep understanding of the business while supporting strategic initiatives and partnerships across the value chain. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Own and continuously refine the Long-Range Planning (LRP) process, ensuring it is scalable, repeatable, and aligned with business priorities 

• Partner with functional leaders to optimize revenue, operating expenses, capital spending, and workforce planning, driving informed trade-off decisions 

• Launch, manage, and evolve a portfolio of strategic initiatives and partnerships that support product launch and long-term growth 

• Deliver high-impact financial analysis and recommendations on business strategy, capital allocation, organizational design, and resource prioritization 

• Clearly narrate and visualize financial performance, linking changes in forecasts to operational drivers and key performance metrics 

• Partner closely with Corporate FP&A to align near-term forecasts with the long-range financial plan 

• Support fundraising and investor relations activities, including financial diligence, scenario analysis, and ad-hoc executive and investor requests 

• Lead ad-hoc analyses and special projects, operating effectively in ambiguity while driving solutions 

• Manage cross-functional workstreams and influence stakeholders without direct authority 

WHAT YOU BRING  

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategic finance 

• Experience supporting industrial and/or technology companies preferred 

• Advanced financial modeling skills with significant daily use of Excel 

• Experience with Adaptive Insights or similar EPM tools preferred 

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects or transactions 

• Strong attention to detail and high standards for analytical and written work 

• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels, including executive leadership and Board-level audiences 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment; willingness to travel as needed 

• Bachelor’s degree required