Manager - Deal Finance

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in support of the Deal Finance Directors to work on all stages of the deal process – from initial negotiations to due diligence, contract closure and post-deal integration
• Build complex, consistent and accurate transaction valuation models.
• Providing high-quality financial analysis and advice
• Prepare and coordinate formal post-transaction accounting & tax memorandum for internal and external governance

REQUIREMENTS

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Finance or related)
• Strong academic background, preferably including accounting/finance qualification (CIMA, ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial evaluation techniques and financial modelling.
• Good understanding of cash vs. profit
• Strong understanding of value based cashflow metrics and their relevance in business evaluation
• Analytical thinking, and ability to collate and analyze relevant data to identify key drivers of value and risk
• At least more than 5 years’ experience of working in an investment bank/accounting firm with solid valuation capability, with previous experience related to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to communicate financial recommendations to financial/non-financial senior leaders and other stakeholders in a way that is impactful and understandable
• Aptitude for working in a fast-paced environment and able to effectively manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Strong teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, communicate proactively
• Fluent written and spoken English & Mandarin
• Experts in Microsoft Office (Excel and Power point)

Desirable requirements

• Confident and clear presenter, who can communicate financial and strategic recommendations in a concise and impactful manner.
• Tax structuring as it relates to deals in a multinational company
• Working knowledge of deal accounting
• Keen interest in business development and the wider pharmaceutical industry

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.