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The Role
The Corporate Development Manager will report directly to the Vice President, Corporate Development & Partner Relations.
The Corporate Development Manager will be responsible for all M&A functions and shall support the Corporate Development team by way of managing and maintaining financials models with the purpose of contributing significantly to new strategic, growth-based initiatives. Furthermore, the Corporate Development Manager will provide insight and recommendations on various legal arrangements and contracts as well as develop communications for various related and 3rd party partners while managing the M&A process for corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Build, update and maintain financial models relating to acquisition valuations, retention programs and partnership initiatives
- Managing and coordinating internal and external teams to close corporate transactions
- Drafting, Reviewing and negotiating legal contracts in association with M&A activities
- Provide go-forward action plans and recommendations based on model output
- Liaise with internal departments (HR, RDs, FP&A) to coordinate and support change management and communication efforts for all strategic projects that impact our joint-venture partners
- Liaise with external parties (lawyers, accountants, brokers, valuation firms etc.) to coordinate and execute on strategic initiatives
- Working alongside corporate teams and legal advisors when VetStrategy’s interest are challenged; including analyzing the financial impact of possible incomes and proposing recommendations that support organizational goals
- Working with the executive team to prepare PowerPoint presentations to support the valuation process, M&A process and Partnership Engagement strategy, including ensuring that key strategic initiatives are summarized and communicated effectively to our partners
- Review the financial dashboards for our joint-venture clinics and assist in developing and communicating action plans
- Work alongside our FP&A and Operations teams to prepare and deliver business plan communication documents for individual joint-venture clinics
- Continue to handle M&A deal related queries, ensuring we are up to date on market trends and supporting the M&A strategy for F24
Background, Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of previous accounting, finance, corporate development or M&A experience
- Experience managing / leading a team of 2+
- CFA or CPA is a strong asset
- Advance Excel skills and modelling using Excel related tools
- Clear thinking / problem solving to successfully lead cross-functional projects/process improvement within operations/finance function involving process improvement and able to quickly grasp new ideas
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with all levels of management, internal and external partners
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, organize and report information
- Ability to work independently but as a part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- You’re comfortable working in a pet friendly environment, when visiting the office
Our Ideal Candidate possesses the following:
Cultural Competencies
We are Relationship Focused!
- In every interaction with the hospitals, we build and maintain personal connections and trust. All relationships matter regardless of different levels, functions, cultures or geography.
We Collaborate!
- Different perspectives are encouraged as we look for the best way to do things. We collaborate with the hospitals and one another to ensure that all work is in the best interest of the hospital and takes into account the unique needs of each location. We are externally focused on our hospitals rather than only internally focused on our processes.
We Speak the Truth!·
- We are honest and transparent. We can question or challenge without fear of negative repercussions. We support one another and take responsibility for ourselves.
We are Humble!·
- We’re all in this together. There is no room for ego or hierarchy mentality here. We are unpretentious and approachable. We support and appreciate one another. We regularly seek feedback without defensiveness. We reflect on our activities and the impact we have on others.
We Take Care of the Rest!·
- We view everything we do through the lens of the hospitals. We seek to understand first. Every decision we make is based on impact to patient care, client service, and hospitals teams. We do what’s best for the hospitals not just Home Office.
Leadership Competencies:
Focus on Your People!
- Leaders act as coaches, encouraging and empowering their team to reach personal and organizational goals. They are able to communicate and drive the vision & purpose of the organization in a way that inspires action. Leaders foster engagement through team connectivity, feedback and recognition.
Ignite Thought!
- Leaders never rest on ‘good enough and continually seek ways to get even better. They encourage their team to question the status quo and bring forth new ideas. They make good and timely decisions that move the organization forward. They look ahead to future possibilities and remain flexible and ready to adapt to business needs.
GSD!·
- Leaders take on new opportunities with a sense of energy and enthusiasm that is contagious. They focus on continually improving the processes and ways we work. They plan and prioritize to meet the goals of their team and the organization through establishing metrics and milestones. They accept responsibility for all successes and misses for themselves and their team.
Be Your Best Self!·
- Leaders show up each day ready to model the behaviour they wish to see from others. They actively seek new ways to develop and are not afraid to take risks and try something different. They stretch in order to grow.
Communicate!·
- Leaders are expert communicators. They deliver timely and helpful communications to their team ensuring that all feel connected and in the loop. They understand that different audiences require different messaging and know the best way to deliver a communication based on the setting; one-on-one, small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels. They actively listen to others and encourage open expression and diverse ideas.
