Finance Analyst - Corporate Finance - BD and M&A

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE The Financial Analyst - BD and M&A will be responsible for the execution of financial analysis to support the executive leadership team on critical business decisions. This role will perform duties to support corporate development, business development, strategic planning, life cycle management and general corporate finance activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Corporate and Business Development Prepare company/asset valuation analyses on potential licensing and M&A transactions

Build merger consequences models to evaluate potential acquisitions

Evaluate in-licensing opportunities from a financial/business perspective

Test sensitivity of deal economics to variances in key assumptions, including synergies

Contribute to preparation and presentation of deal summaries and recommendations to senior management

Lifecyle Management and Strategic Planning Build and update long-range planning models and assist in preparation of BoD presentations

Perform discounted cash flow analyses to support lifecycle management of pipeline assets

Perform company-level and project-level valuation analysis

Perform specific value-added analyses, e.g., resource allocation, profitability analysis, sensitivity/scenario analyses, benchmarking

Evaluate and compare the financial benefits of life cycle management initiatives/alternatives

Build analysis to support business partner recommendations on investment/divestment decisions to executive management and Board of Directors Build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to support collaboration, alignment, and successful execution of business priorities

Corporate Finance Develop and standardize financial analysis models employing best-in-class financial analysis techniques, including scenario modelling

Assist in development of cost-effective strategies for financing the company's business initiatives and optimizing the company's capital structure

Perform comparable company analysis on biotechnology peers in a broad number of areas including financings, capital structure, deal-making, share performance, etc.

Create company profiles on biotech and pharma peers

Maintain corporate weighted average cost of capital (WACC) calculation

Proactively monitors industry news, trends, and market dynamics

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIESEducationBS/BA degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; orMBA degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or,Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Experience in investment banking/management consulting preferred

Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry preferred

Experience working with cross-functional teams is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong expertise in financial modeling and financial statement analysis (GAAP and non-GAAP)
Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Fact Set (or comparable financial analytics tools e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ)
Advanced Excel modelling

Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity and perform analyses in situations with incomplete information and evolving assumptions

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Adaptability to evolving business needs, priorities, and approaches

Demonstrated understanding of operational drivers of the financial analyses

Ability to translate financial analyses into clear business implications and communicate them effectively to…