Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Constellation Brands•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Corporate Development & Strategy group and the Executive Management team. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing M&A opportunities, leading the execution of transactions throughout the full deal lifecycle, supporting the Wine & Spirits and Beer divisions in evaluating strategic initiatives, complex financial modeling, and industry related analysis. Direct interaction with executive, senior and division management teams is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field, MBA or CFA preferred
2–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting (M&A/Corp Dev practice), or corporate development at a CPG or related company
Highly flexible and comfortable performing in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to rapidly come up to speed on new issues, identify the critical questions, and develop hypothesis-driven recommendations
Excellent project management skills; ability to manage multiple complex workstreams in parallel and deliver against tight deadlines
Advanced financial modeling skills; ability to build pro-forma three-statement models, valuation analyses (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions), and accretion/dilution and synergy frameworks
Solid foundation in GAAP accounting and corporate finance principles (NPV, IRR, ROIC, cost of capital)
Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to communicate and influence all levels in the organization
Strategic, data-driven thinker who can take ambiguous questions and use internal and external data to uncover insights and tell a clear story.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information, interpret key drivers, and translate findings into actionable recommendations, backed by solid business judgment and structured problem-solving.
Strong stakeholder management; experience collaborating across functions (Legal, Commercial, Operations, Finance, Tax, HR, IT) and with external advisors throughout the deal lifecycle
Industry and competitor research capability; ability to synthesize information from public filings, sell-side research, expert calls, and proprietary sources
Sufficient influence to effectively resolve issues and ensure business and resource commitment
High level of professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential transaction information

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with beverage alcohol, CPG, or related consumer industries (preferred)

Responsibilities

Process owner of financial / valuation modeling as part of the Corporate Development function, which includes: Creating complex, flexible financial models, including pro-forma three-statement projections, DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, and synergy analyses, to assess mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments
Managing the collection and organization of relevant project data from corporate and divisional personnel, and conducting scenario / sensitivity analyses to pressure-test transaction economics
Interacting with external parties (counterparties and advisors) regarding business case assumptions, valuation outputs, and information requirements
Lead end-to-end acquisition or divestiture due diligence, coordinating with financial, commercial, operational, and other corporate functions; managing data room and information requests; synthesizing findings into clear takeaways for senior leadership
Project manage acquisition-related integration strategies
Partner with the Corporate Strategy team to continuously evaluate industry trends, competitive landscape, and M&A activity across beverage alcohol and adjacent CPG categories to identify, screen, and prioritize acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities
Lead other high-profile, strategic projects as required – e.g., footprint optimization, large scale capital expansion, asset divestitures, partnerships, minority investments, etc.
Develop strong relationships across the operating companies (Beer and Wine & Spirits) and central support functions (Legal, Finance, Tax, HR, IT)
Work closely with internal leadership as the company undertakes new initiatives (mergers, acquisitions, strategic projects) to ensure effective and efficient execution of operational objectives
Partner closely with Legal throughout the transaction lifecycle, developing fluency in transaction documents and taking full ownership of all business terms and commercial provisions within the documents
Prepare executive-level presentation materials, including for the Executive Management team and Board of Directors, that translate complex financial and strategic analyses into clear, digestible narratives and recommendations
Other Corporate Development-related duties and special projects as required