Manager, Strategy

Company Description

Alliance Animal Health (“AAH”) is one of the fastest-growing veterinary services organizations in the United States, with a network of 260+ partner hospitals across the country. We partner with veterinarians and practice owners to deliver world-class business, operational, marketing, recruiting, and real-estate support — while preserving each practice’s clinical autonomy and culture. 

The Strategy team sits at the center of AAH’s growth — leading work across M&A, de novo expansion (including the PriorityPet Urgent Care platform), operational improvement, procurement, real estate, and special projects sponsored directly by the executive team. 

Job Description

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. 

Procurement & Cost-Savings Support 

• Assist senior members of the Strategy team with procurement and cost-savings initiatives — including vendor diligence, RFP support, benchmarking, and savings tracking. 

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. 

Qualifications

• 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. 

Additional Information

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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