Associate Director, Financial Evaluation and Modelling

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate Director, Financial Modelling & Evaluation to support strategic decision-making within the Global Business & Corporate Development function. The role focuses on developing robust financial models, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting transactions across Dechra’s key strategic priority investment areas.

This position works cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, regulatory, and Group finance teams to assess

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives including acquisitions, licensing agreements, co-development partnerships, and product investments.
• Lead valuation and sensitivity analysis using DCF, rNPV, IRR and EBITDA multiples.
• Prepare investment and business cases for senior leadership and investment committees.
• Provide financial input into portfolio prioritization and strategic planning.
• Coordinate due diligence and develop deal models for different deal structures.

Skills

Financial modelling

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting

ACA, CFA or equivalent

Job description

The Associate Director, Financial Modelling & Evaluation will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making within the Global Business & Corporate Development function. The role focuses on developing robust financial models, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting transactions across Dechra’s key strategic priority investment areas.

This position works cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, regulatory, and Group finance teams to assess licensing, acquisitions, partnerships, and internal development projects. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial insight into the animal health sector, and the ability to translate complex scientific and market information into clear financial assessments.

Responsibilities

Financial Modelling & Evaluation

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.