Senior Financial Analyst

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their expanding team, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will leverage strong financial modeling and analytical skills to support corporate development efforts, contributing to strategic growth initiatives in the veterinary sector.

Benefits

PTO

Employee Assistance

401(K)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Bonuses based on Individual and Company Performances

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking or M&A.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models for M&A transactions.
• Conduct valuation analyses and support due diligence processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the acquisition process.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

Excel proficiency

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Education

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Capital IQ

PitchBook

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Role: Senior Financial Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions Status: Exempt

Lakefield Veterinary Group is a rapidly growing national network of veterinary practices and hospitals strategically located across the U.S. We provide comprehensive services that support pet health throughout all stages of life, including preventive care, emergency services, specialty care, grooming, and more. Our expansion is driven by acquisitions, where we preserve and honor the independence and local legacy of veterinarians who wish to transition their practices.

We believe that how we treat pets and clients, our team members, and our communities' matters, and the way we consistently approach our work with both passion and compassion is by using our core set of values to guide us every day, every time. Our values are:

• Do the Right Thing. Every Lakefield Team Member is empowered to make the right decisions for the pet, the client, and the practice.
• Fun! We believe having pets is fun and caring for them should be, too. Infusing fun, camaraderie, and a sense of humor into our day-to-day is part of the Lakefield culture.
• Wow Service. Along with providing exceptional care to pets, we are committed to going above and beyond for our clients.
• Respect. Our relationships with our clients, vendors, and fellow Team Members are built on a foundation of respect.
• Learning. We never stop looking for ways to learn and grow. We welcome new ideas and perspectives and offer learning and development opportunities to Team Members in every part of our organization.
  
  
  

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support our corporate development and finance teams in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, proficiency in Excel, and a solid understanding of valuation techniques and financial statement analysis. This role is critical to our growth strategy and will provide valuable insights to drive successful acquisition decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in our M&A process, from initial target identification through transaction execution and integration planning. This position reports to the Director of FP&A with a dotted line to the Chief Development Officer and works closely with the executive leadership team.

Financial Modeling & Valuation:

• Build and maintain complex financial models to assess potential M&A transactions, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Conduct valuation analyses using methodologies such as DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
• Develop integration models to quantify potential synergies and post-acquisition financial performance
• Assist in the preparation of investment memos, presentations, and other decision-making materials for executive leadership and stakeholders
• Analyze financial statements and other company data to evaluate the financial performance and strategic fit of target companies
• Support due diligence processes by identifying key risks and opportunities in target financials
  
  
  

Market & Strategic Analysis:

• Perform market and industry research to support deal evaluation and strategic recommendations
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets that align with company strategy
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform acquisition strategy
• Support post-acquisition reviews to evaluate transaction performance against projections
  
  
  

Process Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including corporate development, finance, legal, and operations during the due diligence and integration processes
• Maintain databases and trackers for deal pipeline and financial benchmarks
• Develop and implement best practices for M&A processes and documentation
• Support the integration planning process by providing financial analysis and performance metrics
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• MBA
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or financial planning & analysis (FP&A) with exposure to M&A activity
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization
• Strong understanding of corporate finance principles and valuation techniques
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Familiarity with transaction management platforms and financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ, PitchBook)
• Prior experience in a specific industry vertical relevant to our acquisition strategy
• Understanding of integration planning and post-merger considerations
• Knowledge of deal structuring and transaction documentation
  
  
  

Benefits:

Job Type:Full Time Salaried Exempt

Compensation:$140,000 to $160,000

Location:Kent, WA Hybrid 3 days per week

Benefits:

PTO

Employee Assistance

401(K)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Bonuses based on Individual and Company Performances

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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