Job Title: Senior Analyst - Corporate Development and Investor Relations

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Senior Analyst - Corporate Development and Investor Relations

Req # 60112

Location Waukesha CORP

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

GENERAC - It's a challenge and an invitation. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to join an industry leader that's shaping the market and investing in its people, along with new growth and technologies. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture. We focus on personal and professional development; encourage learning on the job and being a supportive team member; and hope each day of work brings purpose and pride.

In your role as a Senior Analyst, you will provide important additional focus on Generac's significantly expanding strategic planning and investor relations efforts. Key responsibilities within strategic planning include supporting and coordinating key functions such as the TAM/SAM market assessment process, development of strategic initiatives, and long-range planning model. Key responsibilities within investor relations include assisting with the quarterly earnings process, staying current on business and industry trends, supporting investor inquiries and meetings, and helping to advance the company's messaging with the investment community. Successful candidates will also have: SEC regulations knowledge regarding disclosure and dissemination of financial information; Financial statement analysis; Market research experience and strong MS-Excel skills.

Essential Duties:

Strategic Planning Process

• Collaborate with leaders across the business on key functions within the strategic planning process such as market research, TAM/SAM market assessments and long-range planning and forecasts

• Support and facilitate the development of strategic initiatives across the business

• Support and facilitate strategic alignment across the business

• Coordinate and participate in regular strategic updates and key strategic planning events

• Ad-hoc strategic planning and corporate development projects

Quarterly Earnings Process and Investor Relations Messaging

• Assist with the quarterly earnings review process to identify key highlights and themes, which includes analyzing financial statements and preparing supporting schedules

• Assist with preparation of quarterly earnings releases, as well as prepared remarks and potential Q&A for public earnings calls

• Collaborate with the FP&A team on their preparation of quarterly forecast updates used to give guidance on the earnings release and call

• Prepare the quarterly summary for Board of Directors of analyst reports and consensus financial estimates

• Help drive IR messaging by identifying company-specific highlights and themes, as well as industry and sector trends

Staying Current on Business

• Monitor relevant daily and weekly reporting of KPI metrics across the company

• Monitor relevant disclosure of public competitors and other companies of interest to assist in updating investor messaging and disseminating key information to business leaders

• Analyze and compare the company's valuation relative to peer groups

• Collaborate with the FP&A team on their preparation of quarterly board forecasts and annual budget updates

• Other Duties as assigned

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

• 4 years' experience in finance and/or business with an emphasis in equity research, or serving in Corporate Development, Corporate Finance or an IR role with a publicly traded company

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFA or CPA designation or progress towards such designation

• Corporate Finance experience in tandem with significant exposure to IR workstreams

• Relevant industry experience within power generation or energy technology

• Prior experience working for a multi-national company

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting; close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."