Finance Analyst Corporate Finance BD and M&A

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Financial Analyst - BD and M&A will be responsible for the execution of financial analysis to support the executive leadership team on critical business decisions. This role will perform duties to support corporate development business development strategic planning life cycle management and general corporate finance activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Corporate and Business Development
  • Prepare company/asset valuation analyses on potential licensing and M&A transactions
  • Build merger consequences models to evaluate potential acquisitions
  • Evaluate in-licensing opportunities from a financial/business perspective
  • Test sensitivity of deal economics to variances in key assumptions including synergies
  • Contribute to preparation and presentation of deal summaries and recommendations to senior management
• Lifecyle Management and Strategic Planning
  • Build and update long-range planning models and assist in preparation of BoD presentations
  • Perform discounted cash flow analyses to support lifecycle management of pipeline assets
  • Perform company-level and project-level valuation analysis
  • Perform specific value-added analyses e.g. resource allocation profitability analysis sensitivity/scenario analyses benchmarking
  • Evaluate and compare the financial benefits of life cycle management initiatives/alternatives
  • Build analysis to support business partner recommendations on investment/divestment decisions to executive management and Board of Directors
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to support collaboration alignment and successful execution of business priorities
• Corporate Finance
  • Develop and standardize financial analysis models employing best-in-class financial analysis techniques including scenario modelling
  • Assist in development of cost-effective strategies for financing the companys business initiatives and optimizing the companys capital structure
  • Perform comparable company analysis on biotechnology peers in a broad number of areas including financings capital structure deal-making share performance etc.
  • Create company profiles on biotech and pharma peers
  • Maintain corporate weighted average cost of capital (WACC) calculation
  • Proactively monitors industry news trends and market dynamics
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or
• MBA degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Experience in investment banking/management consulting preferred
• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional teams is a plus

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Strong expertise in financial modeling and financial statement analysis (GAAP and non-GAAP)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel PowerPoint FactSet (or comparable financial analytics tools e.g. Bloomberg Capital IQ)
• Advanced Excel modelling
• Strong analytical strategic problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and perform analyses in situations with incomplete information and evolving assumptions
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Adaptability to evolving business needs priorities and approaches
• Demonstrated understanding of operational drivers of the financial analyses
• Ability to translate financial analyses into clear business implications and communicate them effectively to cross-functional teams and leadership

Preferred:

• Expertise in evaluating and modeling various funding arrangements (e.g. revolver term loans equity issuances etc.)
• Knowledgeable about the biotech / pharma industry

Travel Requirements

• 0% This position does not require travel.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $94000 - $134000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidates geographic region which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity among other factors.

In addition to the base salary as part of our Total Rewards program Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package including a 401k plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program or if field sales staff a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives 15 accrued vacation days in their first year 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.