Strategic Finance & Market Research Analyst

About Intelliguard

Intelliguard protects patients and hospitals by creating a continuously improving environment of safety around every medication decision through an advanced data platform, interoperable software architecture, and RFID-powered station and cabinets. Ours is a global, data-first company that delivers clinical, supply chain, and regulatory solutions to ensure safety and positive outcomes from supplier to patient.

We continue to expand our product lines and deploy groundbreaking solutions that enable safety across the healthcare supply chain. Join our team of engineers, developers, pharmacy professionals, quality control experts, and commercial team associates as we drive toward breakthroughs every day.

Ours is a history we’re proud of. And our future is one we look forward to. Come join us!

About The Role

Intelliguard has an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and strategic Strategic Finance & Market Research Analyst to join our growing finance team in Columbus, OH reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The Strategic Finance & Market Research Analyst will be responsible for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations that influence critical business decisions, driving the company's growth and long-term success. Ability to combine creative problem-solving with rigorous financial analysis will be key in shaping the company’s strategy and future opportunities. As a Strategic Finance & Market Research Analyst, you will thrive in an environment that requires navigating abstract, theoretical frameworks where assumptions often play a pivotal role, and reliable data may be limited.

What You'll Be Doing

• Market Research: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to gather relevant market insights, competitor analysis, and customer data that inform financial and strategic planning. Use market trends and forecasts to provide insights into growth opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Financial Modeling: Develop financial models under various scenarios, making necessary assumptions to evaluate potential outcomes in situations where reliable data is limited. Provide projections, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments to guide decision-making processes.
• Partnerships & Joint Ventures (JVs): Model, analyze, and assess potential partnerships and joint venture opportunities. Work cross-functionally to negotiate and structure deals, ensuring that the financial and strategic objectives align with the company’s long-term goals.
• Strategic Planning & Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments including Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Legal to align financial and strategic objectives. Provide support and financial insights to guide company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Contract Reviews & Negotiations: Review and evaluate financial contracts related to partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A activities, ensuring terms are favorable and aligned with the company's objectives. Provide recommendations for negotiation and improvement where necessary.
• M&A Activity: Support merger and acquisition activities by conducting financial due diligence, performing valuation analyses, and developing integration plans. Work closely with senior leadership to structure deals and ensure the success of acquisitions.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Prioritize tasks and ensure timely delivery of insights and analyses across all initiatives.
• Ad Hoc Requests: Provide dynamic and responsive ad hoc support to move the core business forward, including conducting in-depth financial analysis, preparing comprehensive reports, and executing various strategic initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

We Would Love To Hear From You, If

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• MBA or a similar advanced degree is a strong plus.
• Proven experience (3 years) in strategic finance, market research, and financial modeling for M&A, partnerships, or joint ventures.
• A deep understanding of economics, accounting, and entrepreneurship that informs decision-making.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to construct financial models in environments filled with abstract assumptions and limited data.
• Expertise in reviewing contracts, interpreting complex legal language, and collaborating with legal and business teams to ensure optimal outcomes related to partnerships, joint ventures, M&A activity, and other strategic initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and a proactive, strategic approach to driving business growth and maximizing opportunities.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data and present it in a clear and actionable way to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A proven ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and tight deadlines with precision and efficiency.
• Meticulous attention to detail, paired with strong organizational and project management skills.
• A true team player, capable of collaborating across departments and aligning financial insights with business objectives.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while remaining aligned with team goals and company strategy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools, including a deep knowledge of financial statement analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Power Pivot, Power BI, Python, or similar tools is a strong plus.
  
  

Why You Should Join Us

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, 10 Holidays, Floating Holiday Time) 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans 
• 401K with Employer Match 
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability (LTD) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Optional Plans 
• Pet Plan 
• Parental Leave
• To play a part in helping hospitals and health systems continuously improve the environment of safety around every medication decision! 
  
  

Other Information

• Onsite role in Columbus, OH (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an office setting, in an indoor, temperature-controlled environment. The office environment noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, standing and walking intermittently, reach with hands, arms, talk or hear. The employee is required to use office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, printer
• The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• *Relocation assistance is NOT available for this role.
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

80,000 - 100,000 USD per year (Ohio Office)