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

determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range

for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional

factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

 

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation

This position is also eligible for long-term incentives

 

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional

and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning

on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

 

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

 

 

Full time

 

 

Regular

 

 

Colleague

 

 

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

 

 

Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

 

 

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.