Manager, Strategy

Alliance Animal Health ("AAH") is one of the fastest-growing veterinary services organizations in the United States, with a network of 260+ partner hospitals across the country. We partner with veterinarians and practice owners to deliver world‑class business, operational, marketing, recruiting, and real‑estate support — while preserving each practice’s clinical autonomy and culture.

The Strategy team sits at the center of AAH’s growth — leading work across M&A, de novo expansion (including the Priority Pet Urgent Care platform), operational improvement, procurement, real estate, and special projects sponsored directly by the executive team.

The Strategy Manager is a core member of the Strategy team, partnering closely with the SVP of Strategy and the Senior Director of Strategy on some of the company’s most critical business priorities. This is a high-exposure, high-impact role ideal for someone with a strong analytical foundation who is hungry to grow and influence decisions at a fast-moving, multi‑site healthcare platform.

The person in this seat will own meaningful work streams from problem definition through executive recommendation, and will get exposure to a broad cross-section of the business — operations, finance, real estate, marketing, recruiting, and the executive team.

• Partner with the Strategy team on initiatives, including De Novo Growth, Strategic Real Estate projects, and critical analytical projects.
• This is a cross‑functional role, often working closely with Operations, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and the Executive Leadership Team
• Own discrete work streams end‑to‑end: problem framing, analysis, recommendation, and project support.

• Build financial models, strategic frameworks, and decision‑support tools that guide business priorities and capital allocation.
• Pressure‑test assumptions, sensitivities, and downside scenarios so leadership can make confident calls.
• Support pro forma development and post‑investment performance tracking for Priority Pet de novo builds, real estate projects, and other growth initiatives.

• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that inform new business investments.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive moves, and macro conditions across the veterinary services landscape and adjacent multi‑site healthcare verticals.

• Assist in the development of high‑quality materials and presentations for the Executive Leadership team, the Board, and other senior audiences.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, decision‑ready recommendations.

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, private equity, or a similarly rigorous analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling skills with fluency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Structured thinker who can synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations and present ideas effectively.
• Highly organized self‑starter who manages multiple priorities simultaneously, meets deadlines, and thrives both independently and in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine passion for animals and/or the veterinary services industry.

• Experience in vendor negotiation, procurement, or cost‑out work.
• Prior exposure to a PE‑backed, multi‑site healthcare, retail, or services platform.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Familiarity with M&A diligence, integration, or de novo new‑unit economics.

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