Manager, Strategy

Alliance Animal Health•Atlanta, GA

18h•Remote

About The Position

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 workstreams 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Strategy team on initiatives, including De Novo Growth, Strategic Real Estate projects, and critical analytical projects.
Own discrete workstreams 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 PriorityPet 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 senior members of the Strategy team with procurement and cost-savings initiatives — including vendor diligence, RFP support, benchmarking, and savings tracking.
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.