The Strategy Manager is a core member of the Strategy team, partnering closely with the SVP of Strategy and the Senior Director of Strategy on some of the company’s most critical business priorities. This is a high-exposure, high-impact role ideal for someone with a strong analytical foundation who is hungry to grow and influence decisions at a fast-moving, multi-site healthcare platform.
The person in this seat will own meaningful workstreams from problem definition through executive recommendation, and will get exposure to a broad cross-section of the business — operations, finance, real estate, marketing, recruiting, and the executive team.
Strategic Initiatives & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner with the Strategy team on initiatives, including De Novo Growth, Strategic Real Estate projects, and critical analytical projects.
• This is a cross-functional role, often working closely with Operations, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and the Executive Leadership Team
• Own discrete workstreams end-to-end: problem framing, analysis, recommendation, and project support.
Financial Modeling & Analytics
• Build financial models, strategic frameworks, and decision-support tools that guide business priorities and capital allocation.
• Pressure-test assumptions, sensitivities, and downside scenarios so leadership can make confident calls.
• Support pro forma development and post-investment performance tracking for PriorityPet de novo builds, real estate projects, and other growth initiatives.
Market & Competitive Intelligence
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that inform new business investments.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive moves, and macro conditions across the veterinary services landscape and adjacent multi-site healthcare verticals.
Executive Communication & Materials
• Assist in the development of high-quality materials and presentations for the Executive Leadership team, the Board, and other senior audiences.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations.
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, private equity, or a similarly rigorous analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling skills with fluency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Structured thinker who can synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations and present ideas effectively.
• Highly organized self-starter who manages multiple priorities simultaneously, meets deadlines, and thrives both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine passion for animals and/or the veterinary services industry.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in vendor negotiation, procurement, or cost-out work.
• Prior exposure to a PE-backed, multi-site healthcare, retail, or services platform.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Familiarity with M&A diligence, integration, or de novo new-unit economics.
Alliance Animal Health offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract analytically rigorous talent who want to grow inside a fast-scaling platform. Final compensation is determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and whether the role is filled at the Senior Analyst or Manager level.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
• Fully remote home office; East Coast working hours required.
• Approximately 5% domestic travel for team offsites, executive meetings, and select site visits.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to fly domestically as needed.
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