• Lead corporate development strategy aligned with long-term growth, commercialization, and market expansion goals • Evaluate and build strategic programs including partnerships, joint ventures, M&A, and asset acquisitions • Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform executive and Board decision-making • Identify inorganic growth opportunities that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, or improve unit economic • Investor narrative and equity story • Pitch deck development and data room readiness • Financial models, valuation analysis, scenario planning • Support investor diligence, Q&A, and ongoing relationship management • Coordinate with legal, finance, and external advisors (banks, investors, counsel) to manage transaction closing • Partner with CFO to lead debt, project financing, and other capital markets efforts • Manage relationship and all activities with lenders and advisors for existing credit facilities, including corporate debt and equipment financing • Lead all amendments, facility draws and ongoing reporting, partnering with rest of finance organization • Build integrated capital strategy, including the different types of available financing, to promote our efficient growth • Lead a team overseeing end-to-end transaction execution for acquisitions, investments and partnerships, including: sourcing, valuation, diligence, negotiation, and integration planning • Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships, offtake agreements, and joint ventures • Build repeatable processes for transaction evaluation and approval • Prepare materials for Board meetings, investment committees, and strategic reviews • Provide clear, data-driven insights to executive leadership on capital allocation and growth trade-offs • Be the trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team • Work with Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams • Align corporate development projects with product roadmap, deployment timelines, and regulatory constraints • Help scale internal capabilities and processes as we grow