Overview

We are looking for highly qualified individuals who are interested in pursuing a long-term career on an aggressive growth Mergers & Acquisitions team. In the past 12 months, this team has evaluated over 500 projects and closed 65 deals. You will play an integral role on our greater Corporate Development team, providing quantitative and analytical support for buy-side transactions. SVP M&A Analysts work closely with C-Level executives during all stages of the transaction, so they develop both the execution and client skills required to grow into an effective senior executive.

Reporting directly to the M&A Associate, the M&A Analyst is expected to perform many of the elements of an engagement including analyzing acquisition target financial and operational performance, assisting with maintenance of department pipeline tracking tools, assisting with management of due diligence including coordination with SVP corporate departments and Seller representatives, and communicating information and insights to senior and executive management. Activities will include analyzing acquisition information, building models, drawing insights and conclusions, and preparing and communicating reports and presentations.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE

• Supports the Business Development department with target opportunities by developing, understanding and adapting valuation models to those opportunities.
• Prepares financial and market analysis of specific geographic areas to determine attractiveness of growth opportunities.
• Forecasts acquisition target results and applying valuation methodologies to provide executive management with financial projections, recommended valuation, and key investment metrics.
• Develops profitability and key statistic analyses of revenue mix, labor ratios, client mix, location demographics and other business insights to support acquisition opportunities.
• Monitors, forecasts, and interprets financial and operational performance of acquisitions and/or joint ventures to determine variation from expected results.
• Supports the Business Development department by maintaining tracking tools and participating with other corporate departments during due diligence
• Performs ad hoc analysis as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related analytically focused field.
• Strong analytical background analyzing statistical, operational and financial data.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on manipulating large data sets in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service skills when responding to questions and other inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Ability to make recommendations to management based upon review of data.
• Must possess a high level of work integrity. We are looking for a self-starting, energetic, results oriented team player to support our growing business.

Benefits

Southern Veterinary Partners is an exciting, rapidly growing company dedicated to improving lives through personalized care. This serves the foundation for every decision that we make from striving to exceptional client service to having the best people, processes, knowledge and tools that allow us to be better today than we were yesterday. As part of the SVP team, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of our organization.

As a full-time SVP team member, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits to include: Health Care Plan (medical, dental & vision), Retirement Plan to ensure your future self is covered too, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (vacation & public holidays) because we work hard and play hard, Telemedicine for when life throws you lemons, Short-Term Disability for when life throws you more lemons, Discounted Veterinary Care for your four-legged family members, and more! Our growth makes every day exciting, allowing you to make a tangible and valuable impact on the business of over 195 veterinary hospitals.