Associate Director, Strategic Finance & 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

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