Finance Analyst - Corporate Finance - BD and M&A

Exelixis Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Group medical

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Exelixis Inc is seeking a Financial Analyst - BD and M&A to drive financial analyses that inform executive-level decisions across corporate development, business development, strategic planning and lifecycle management in a biotech setting.

The role emphasizes building valuation models, performing DCF analyses, and supporting deal processes with senior leadership. Strong Excel and financial analytics are essential, with exposure to biotech and pharma deal dynamics.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in related discipline with 3 years experience; MBA with 1 year.
• Experience in investment banking or management consulting.
• Biotech/pharma industry experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills.
• Ability to present to senior management and drive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare valuation analyses for licensing and M&A.
• Build merger consequence models for acquisitions.
• Evaluate in-licensing opportunities from a financial perspective.
• Test sensitivity of deal economics to key assumptions (synergies).
• Prepare deal summaries and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

FactSet

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Financial Analyst - BD and M&A will be responsible for the execution of financial analysis to support the executive leadership team on critical business decisions. This role will perform duties to support corporate development, business development, strategic planning, life cycle management and general corporate finance activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate and Business Development

• Prepare company/asset valuation analyses on potential licensing and M&A transactions
• Build merger consequences models to evaluate potential acquisitions
• Evaluate in-licensing opportunities from a financial/business perspective
• Test sensitivity of deal economics to variances in key assumptions, including synergies
• Contribute to preparation and presentation of deal summaries and recommendations to senior management

Lifecyle Management and Strategic Planning

• Build and update long-range planning models and assist in preparation of BoD presentations
• Perform discounted cash flow analyses to support lifecycle management of pipeline assets
• Perform company-level and project-level valuation analysis
• Perform specific value-added analyses, e.g., resource allocation, profitability analysis, sensitivity/scenario analyses, benchmarking
• Evaluate and compare the financial benefits of life cycle management initiatives/alternatives
• Build analysis to support business partner recommendations on investment/divestment decisions to executive management and Board of Directors

Corporate Finance

• Develop and standardize financial analysis models employing best-in-class financial analysis techniques, including scenario modelling
• Assist in development of cost-effective strategies for financing the company's business initiatives and optimizing the company's capital structure
• Perform comparable company analysis on biotechnology peers in a broad number of areas including financings, capital structure, deal-making, share performance, etc.
• Create company profiles on biotech and pharma peers
• Maintain corporate weighted average cost of capital (WACC) calculation
• Proactively monitors industry news, trends, and market dynamics
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education BS/BA degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or MBA degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Experience in investment banking/management consulting preferred
• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong expertise in financial modeling and financial statement analysis (GAAP and non-GAAP)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet (or comparable financial analytics tools e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ)
• Advanced Excel modelling
• Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and perform analyses in situations with incomplete information and evolving assumptions
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Adaptability to evolving business needs, priorities, and approaches
• Demonstrated understanding of operational drivers of the financial analyses
• Ability to translate financial analyses into clear business implications and communicate them effectively to cross‑functional teams and leadership

Preferred:

• Expertise in evaluating and modeling various funding arrangements (e.g., revolver, term loans, equity issuances, etc.)

Travel Requirements

0% This position does not require travel.

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $94,000 - $134,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

Benefits

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• group medical
• dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales‑based incentive plan
• opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long–term incentives
• 15 accrued vacation days in their first year
• 17 paid holidays including a company‑wide winter shutdown in December
• up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: [e-mail].

WORKING CONDITIONS

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Company Culture

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial. As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult‑to‑treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission. Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.