Full-Time

Senior Manager

M&a and Strategic Finance

Posted on 11/25/2024

Zillow

Zillow

5,001-10,000 employees

Real estate buying, selling, and renting

Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$148.6k - $237.4kAnnually

+ Equity Awards

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States.

Category
Corporate Finance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 4 year college degree
  • 5+ years of experience including at least 2 years in investment banking or private equity and additional experience in corporate development or strategic finance roles at technology companies
  • Strong three-statement financial modeling skills
  • Deep financial analysis skills, including the ability to apply financial concepts and frameworks to novel business situations
  • Broad financial acumen, including a foundation in corporate finance principles, facility with financial statement analysis, and understanding of valuation methodologies
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, with the ability to synthesize data and information into conclusions and recommendations
  • Experience performing M&A transactions through the full process
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to formulate and deliver insights around business problems in a thoughtful and persuasive manner to executives
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead several priorities simultaneously
  • Ownership mentality, questioning assumptions and taking responsibility for conclusions
  • Strong initiative and judgment; performing in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, leading internal and external constituencies and working efficiently with cross-functional teams in a remote environment
  • MS Office and Google Suite skills with an emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs
  • Passion for technology and/or real estate sectors
Responsibilities
  • Research and recommend acquisition opportunities
  • Provide financial and strategic analysis of acquisition targets
  • Collaborate with business leaders, finance, and legal to enable an integrated perspective on M&A transactions
  • Assist with all transaction phases, including sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, closing, and integration
  • Build detailed, flexible long-term financial models for Zillow Group’s overall business in connection with key opportunities and initiatives, including partnerships
  • Develop analysis, synthesize and analyze data, and apply frameworks to help drive business decisions
  • Serve as partner to the Strategy & Partnerships team, in connection with the evaluation and execution of new strategies and partnership opportunities
  • Collaborate with business leaders to develop strategies, evaluate business opportunities, and provide recommendations based on detailed analysis

Zillow is a real estate platform that helps people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. It uses technology and special algorithms, like the Zestimate, to provide accurate home values. This makes it easier for homebuyers and real estate agents to understand the market. Zillow stands out from its competitors by offering a user-friendly experience that simplifies real estate transactions. The company's goal is to make moving between homes as easy and convenient as possible.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$84.6M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zillow's 'BuyAbility' tool enhances its digital mortgage solutions.
  • Acquisition of Virtual Staging AI boosts Zillow's online listing appeal.
  • Growing demand for climate-risk tools aligns with Zillow's new offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from CoStar Group in virtual home tours.
  • Leadership changes may affect Zillow's strategic initiatives.
  • Zillow's climate-risk tool may face scrutiny over accuracy.

What makes Zillow unique

  • Zillow's Zestimate offers advanced home valuation using proprietary algorithms.
  • Zillow's climate-risk tool provides insights into environmental risks for properties.
  • Zillow's partnership with Realtor.com expands its reach in 3D home tours.

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