Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Central Garden & Pet
vision insurance, parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Walnut Creek
1340 Treat Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2025
Description Central Garden & Pet is looking for a Senior Analyst, Corporate Development who will be part of a small active group leading all M&A and venture capital activity across the company. This individual will interact and work with senior management including the CEO, CFO, and members of the Board of Directors. This position will be actively involved in all inorganic workstreams including strategy, pipeline building, modeling, valuation, and process management. This position will work closely with a broad group of internal stakeholders (including senior members of Central's operations, finance, marketing, and legal teams) and external parties including bankers, accountants, and lawyers). The Corporate Development team will create process, evaluate numerous opportunities, and aim to complete multiple transactions per year KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead financial valuation and own business plan modeling for M&A activity Assist in the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities and in all aspects of the deal transaction rationale and review, due diligence, closing and integration activities Evaluate the merits of complex alternatives and present findings to Central leadership. Identify market opportunities and work with internal teams to develop a pipeline of potential acquisition candidates Stay apprised of broader industry developments and business performance Work with internal tax and treasury teams and external advisors to understand various structure and financing options QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent analytical skills, experience performing financial, valuation and broad quantitative analyses, and familiarity with accounting & key operational metrics Strong oral and written communication skills and experience preparing and presenting information to key decision makers Demonstrated track record as an outstanding critical thinker, problem-solver and team player Ability to work with a broad range of functions and stakeholders Proactive and comfortable driving workstreams independently Willingness to embrace unstructured environments and problems MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: 2+ years of experience working in corporate development, investment banking, or a private equity firm WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional travel Hybrid Office/WFH role. Frequent use of PC, phone and office equipment. POSITION INFORMATION: This position pays $90,000 - $125,000 per year depending on experience BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.