Associate Director, Financial Evaluation and Modelling

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives including acquisitions, licensing agreements, co-development partnerships, and product investments.
• Work in conjunction with Dechra’s Commercial and Market Intelligence teams to develop revenue forecasts for products in strategically aligned therapeutic areas.

• Lead valuation and sensitivity analysis with a full understanding of various methods including, DCF, rNPV, IRR, and EBITDA multiples.

Opportunity Evaluation

• Support evaluation of external business development opportunities including: In-licensing; Strategic collaborations; M&A; and External Innovation projects.
• Translate scientific, clinical, and regulatory information into financial assumptions.

• Prepare investment cases and business cases for senior leadership and investment committees.

Strategic & Portfolio Analysis

• Provide financial input into portfolio prioritization and capital allocation decisions.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to inform financial assumptions and strategic decisions.

• Support long-range planning and pipeline valuation exercises.

Transaction Support

• Work with wider Dechra project specific teams across GMTE, Regulatory, Commercial, HR, Legal, Manufacturing, and Group Finance to coordinate and project manage the full due diligence process.
• Lead financial due diligence (internal or external) on potential opportunities.

• Develop deal models and assess financial implications of different deal structures (e.g., upfront, milestones, royalties).
• Support negotiation preparation by analysing value drivers and structuring options.

Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare clear and concise presentations for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
• Communicate complex modelling outputs and valuation insights to non-financial stakeholders.

• Collaborate with finance, R&D, commercial, and regulatory teams to validate assumptions.

Anforderungen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• ACA, CFA or equivalent.

• Proven experience in Corporate Finance/M&A, Transaction Services, Corporate Development or Strategic Finance.
• Strong track record of successfully identifying and evaluating transactions.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working in a global/matrix environment.