Analyst / Manager, Corporate Strategy and Business Development

Convatec•Woodbridge Township, NJ

35d

About The Position

Convatec’s Corporate Strategy and Business Development group is responsible for shaping and executing Convatec’s strategy as well as the identification and execution of inorganic growth initiatives for the Company. The group seamlessly partners with its business units and functions to identify, evaluate, value, structure and negotiate business opportunities including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances and minority investments. Team members are expected to provide overall project / deal management and are responsible for developing and maintaining valuation models and transaction / diligence and integration processes. The Analyst/Manager, Corporate Strategy and Business Development position is a key role within the group and reports directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and Business Development. This is a key role responsible for supporting Convatec’s annual Strategic Planning process and strategy development as well as for identifying, assessing, conducting diligence, and supporting negotiations on new business opportunities that are in line with the overall Corporate, business, and strategic growth objectives. The Analyst/Manager works collaboratively with other internal functions to build unique and compelling growth strategies based on deep understanding of customer needs and market trends. Additionally, the Analyst/Manager will support assessment of market potential, financial viability, technical relevance, and proprietary and legal implications, of potential new business opportunities. Furthermore, the Analyst/Manager supports development of financial models, preparing and presenting opportunities to senior leaders and the Board of Directors, deal negotiations and supporting integration activities. The ideal candidate will reside in the eastern time zone

Requirements

Degree with major in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Studies MBA preferred
Fluent in the English language
2-5 years previous experience of working in a similar corporate development role, investment banking or private equity is required
Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and financial aptitude
Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel and PowerPoint essential)
Ability to balance multiple projects concurrently
High standards of accuracy and precision as well as a commitment to act with integrity within Convatec and with transaction partners and outside advisors
Evidenced ability to execute and deliver effectively under high pressure and fixed time constraints
Ability to fit into a customer and patient-oriented culture
Team player and ability to build strong and effective working relationships across the Convatec organization

Nice To Haves

Preferably completed a 2-year investment banking analyst program
Prior experience from the healthcare sector
Speaking: English, another language would be an advantage
Writing/Reading: English, another language would be an advantage

Responsibilities

Support the Convatec annual strategic planning process
Lead and support assigned aspects of the transaction process, including valuation and diligence
Conduct valuation and financial analyses, including discounted cash flow, merger consequences and investment returns for potential transactions, along with evaluation of key sensitivities to business cases
Play a key role in the development of transactional plans required to evaluate and complete transactions
Evaluate market landscape and dynamics, including understanding our customers, key competitors, and overall industry trends
Closely partner with Convatec business units to develop investment theses for potential acquisitions and create detailed operating models to stress test key assumptions
Help to identify key risks associated with any transaction, and closely partner with various functions and businesses to develop mitigation solutions
Coordinate business unit, function and corporate resources as well as external advisor relationships (investment banks, law firms, accounting firms) according to agreed plan
Build partnerships and collaborate effectively with business units and functions to understand business and M&A strategies and analyze, assess and present conclusions as to the strategic fit of inorganic opportunities
Design and conduct strategic, market, competitive and financial analyses of business development opportunities, including potential acquisitions, divestitures, alliances and strategic investments
Synthesize complex analyses into executive level presentation materials
Assist with deal pipeline, tracks market M&A activities, prepares internal updates, and creates deal review presentations
Perform other duties as assigned