Business Development Finance, Manager

States considered: NJ

Role Description:

The Manager will report to the Head of Business Development Finance and help develop thoughtful and rigorous financial models and critical analyses to assist in the evaluation and execution of (i) primarily external business development activities, including acquisitions, licenses, commercial arrangements, divestitures, minority investments, etc. and (ii) ad hoc internal strategic projects, including assessing the financial impact of new investments, evaluating new product and/or species opportunities, assessing implications of resource planning, etc. The output of these analyses will help advise and guide the senior leaders of Zoetis in key strategic and capital allocation decisions.

The required tactical and technical skillsets include: the ability to build and maintain complex valuation models, strong financial acumen with general understanding of accounting principles, experience evaluating a range of business models and identifying key areas of risk and financial due diligence. The preferred character traits include intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, enjoyment seeing the team succeed over the individual, comfort and agility operating on a project-by-project basis with no set calendarized workflow, and ability to work globally and cross-functionally while still being able to respectfully challenge others’ thoughts and assumptions.

This role interacts on a weekly basis with the Business Development Leads (those managing the deal process or internal projects), Legal, Technical Accounting, and Tax. On an ad-hoc basis the candidate will also interact with Global Strategy leads, Commercial Operators (both species and market specific), relevant R&D Experts, Manufacturing, and the Zoetis executive team.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models
• Perform financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences
• Conduct company and industry research
• Prepare presentations and materials for senior leadership meetings
• Participate in due diligence sessions and engage with deal team members
• Manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team
• Coordinate with Treasury and other finance functions on payments associated with transactions

Experiences/Qualifications in Addition to Above

• Investment banking, strategic finance, or corporate development background with 1 - 3 years’ experience
• Healthcare experience preferred; Animal Health experience not required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a finance or accounting discipline
• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking, as well as great judgement and integrity
• Attention to detail and highly organized working style
• Ability to communicate financial theses across a range of mediums (PowerPoint, Excel, verbally, etc.)
• Strong leadership and ability to interact with senior level executives, outside consultants, investment bankers, potential partners, as well as all internal Zoetis stakeholders (including Treasury, Tax, Legal, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Fluent written and verbal English is vital.

About Zoetis

Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70+ years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect and treat animal illness, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide — from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners. In everything we do, we are guided by science and inspired by our shared love of animals. We truly believe that through this fusion of passion and research, we can accomplish anything.

Our vision is to be the most trusted and valued animal health company, shaping the future of animal care through our innovation, customer obsession and purpose-driven colleagues. Our future performance is focused on 6 strategic priorities: (i) lead through innovation across our diverse portfolio, (ii) deliver an exceptional experience to delight our customers, (iii) power our business through digital solutions and data insights, (iv) support a workplace where our colleagues can thrive, (v) advance sustainability in animal health for a better future, and (vi) perform with agility and excellence.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000.00 - $151,000.00. Our salary ranges are

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