Strategy and M&A Analyst

Role Summary

The Strategy Analyst supports the Chief Strategy Officer in shaping and executing Stallion’s growth strategy. Sitting at the center of strategic decision-making, this role turns data into insight - on asset performance, pricing, markets, and competitors - and uses modern AI tools to work faster and sharper. It is a high-impact, individual-contributor role for an analytical, curious self-starter who wants to influence where the company goes next.

Key Responsibilities

Asset & Pricing Analytics

• Analyze asset utilization, performance, and returns (e.g., ROCA, dollar and time utilization) across the fleet to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Track asset data across the lifecycle - deployment, utilization, condition, and redeployment - to support asset visibility and capital decisions.
• Lead pricing and profitability analysis, monitoring utilization, demand shifts, and market dynamics to surface pricing opportunities.
• Support maintenance of standard pricing and the company price book within system tools (e.g., RentalMan), ensuring pricing data integrity and governance.
• Build dashboards and reports on asset utilization and pricing effectiveness to support leadership decision-making.

Strategy & Market Analysis

• Research the markets and industries Stallion operates in and evaluate new markets for expansion and growth.
• Conduct competitive analysis and help articulate Stallion’s competitive advantage and positioning.
• Build financial models to assess the impact of strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Support business cases and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.

Data, Analytics & AI

• Gather, clean, and analyze data from across the business (e.g., Oracle, Salesforce, RentalMan, PowerBI) to support strategic decisions.
• Use AI tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate research, analysis, and synthesis.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Pricing to gather data and align on business needs.
• Work with operational teams across the organization on improving asset utilization, performance, and returns
• Communicate insights, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in strategy, corporate finance, consulting, data analytics, or a related area.

Skills & Attributes

• AI fluency: comfortable using AI tools such as Claude and Microsoft Copilot to accelerate analysis and research.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with sharp attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; strong PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI); familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) a plus.
• Excellent communication and the ability to translate data into a clear story.
• Proactive, ownership mindset - able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn, including new analytical and AI capabilities.

Travel

Up to ~15% as needed to support strategic projects and collaborate with field and operational teams.