Strategic Finance Associate

Job Location:

HQ - OFallon, MO 63369

Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated internet service provider on a mission to positively impact communities through better internet. The company delivers faster, more reliable internet through simple pricing and industry leading customer service, aiming to reach 500,000 homes and businesses in the coming years.

We believe employees thrive when they feel cared for both personally and professionally. Everyone at Gateway has visibility into the company’s direction and understands how their work contributes to culture and performance. We value transparency, open feedback, autonomy, and a strong sense of teamwork.

The Strategic Financial Associate will support key aspects of Gateway’s financial and strategic planning, including business case and capital scenario planning, annual forecasting and budgeting, and operational and board reporting. The role requires a high level of analytical and cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and will have the key ownership responsibility of managing the company’s financial model. The position will require an exceptional individual expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy in support of senior leadership and investment stakeholders, including the equity sponsor CBRE IM, and will support and expose the company to debt fundraising and management.

• Ownership and management of Gateway’s corporate financial model, as well as business case scenario development.
• Preparation and presentation of materials for business case analysis, forecasting scenarios, and investment committee discussions, and assistance in preparing strategic materials for senior management and board-level discussions.
• Preparation of detailed business case analyses and decision recommendations, outlining key components of the thesis, including merits, risks, market and industry trends, track record evaluations, competitor assessments, and other supporting research.
• Participation in all aspects of financial planning, including strategy development, review of management reporting, and attendance at relevant management meetings.
• Support in maintaining and reporting on Gateway’s key operational and financial metrics for ongoing management of the business, and providing insight into performance of the operations to equity and debt partners.

Other key responsibilities include evaluation of organic growth opportunities, assistance with potential pre‑ and post‑merger integration planning, participation in FP&A on ongoing long‑range planning, and ad hoc projects for Gateway’s CFO, CEO, and VP of Finance.

• 2-4 years of experience in private equity (ideally infrastructure), infrastructure related investment banking, transaction services, consulting, or relevant commercial roles in sectors such as data centers, cell towers, or utilities.
• Strong academic record and bachelor’s degree, with MBA designation viewed as a benefit.

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills including financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; strong team collaboration and time management abilities.
• Resourceful, persistent, and able to quickly absorb and synthesize information.
• Highly proficient in Excel; advanced skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Professional designations such as CFA or CPA considered an asset.
• Ambitious self‑starter with a positive attitude and a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” in an entrepreneurial environment.