Chris Menard
Energy Finance | Rice University MBA | M&A | Strategy | Sustainability
- Role
- Rotational Mba Associate at JERA Americas
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Menard
I\'m a finance professional with an engineering foundation who specializes in translating complex data into strategic insights that drive business decisions. My unique combination of technical engineering expertise and financial acumen allows me to bridge operational realities with financial strategy.My engineering background from Baker Hughes and Dril-Quip gives me a differentiated perspective when analyzing capital projects and developing financial recommendations. I excel at cross-functional collaboration, working seamlessly with operations, engineering, and executive teams to develop solutions that are both financially sound and operationally practical.I recently completed my MBA at Rice University with a focus on Finance and Strategic Management. I\'m passionate about renewable energy finance and strategic financial analysis that supports sustainable business growth.I believe that the best financial analysis goes beyond the numbers to tell a compelling story that informs strategy and creates lasting value. I\'m particularly interested in opportunities where I can apply my analytical skills to help organizations navigate the energy transition and develop financially sustainable paths forward.Specialties: Financial modeling, strategic analysis, operational improvement, cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, renewable energy finance, acquisition analysis, and capital project evaluation.
Experience
Rotational Mba Associate
May 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Rotation 1: Asset Management/Asset Development
Education
Rice Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 — 2025
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
2004 — 2008
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