The Capital Allocation & Investments team is a new function within Agilent that will play a critical role in shaping capital deployment strategy, driving financial analysis, and decision-making across M&A, organic growth (e.g. new product launches), and portfolio optimization initiatives. The team partners closely with Corporate Development and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership across business groups, finance, and other functional stakeholders.
Reporting to the Director, Capital Allocation & Investments, this role is responsible for leading financial analyses in support of high complexity projects, with a primary focus on M&A. Over time, this role will also play a key role in developing core frameworks and infrastructure to enhance capital allocation discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate capital allocation opportunities across full spectrum of M&A, organic growth projects (e.g. new product launches), and portfolio optimization
Support business case development, collaborating closely with business leadership / key stakeholders to drive alignment and executive support
Perform M&A due diligence, partnering closely with Corporate Development and external advisors (e.g. investment bankers, consultants)
Conduct portfolio analysis to inform prioritization, capital allocation trade-offs, and long-term strategic planning
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
4+ years of professional experience in either investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or valuation / transaction services
Strong understanding of advanced corporate finance concepts (valuation, investment returns, EPS accretion / dilution) with ability to lead workstreams independently
Experience working on M&A deal teams or in a similar capacity
Exceptional attention to detail with ability to communicate key business insights to leadership
Strategic mindset with ability to identify and evaluate growth opportunities
High level of self-drive, proactivity, and ownership mentality
Broad exposure to life science tools and/or software industries a plus
We offer:
Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company
Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Work-Life-Balance programs
Training and development opportunities
The diversity of cultural and individual perspectives held by our employees and their dedication to inclusion
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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