Assistant Manager / Manager - Financial Advisory

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager/Manager will play a key role in delivering Financial Advisory Services to clients, working under the guidance of the Lead Senior Manager. The role involves supervising and mentoring a team of seniors and juniors while overseeing a wide range of financial advisory assignments, including financial analysis, valuation, modeling, due diligence, and market research.

Professional Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience in at least three of the following areas:

• Business Valuations

• M&A Transactions

• Financial Due Diligence

• Financial Modeling

• Feasibility Studies & Business Plans

• Market Research

• Financial Performance Management & Restructuring

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review the development of complex financial models using Excel.

• Analyze financial data, KPIs, and industry benchmarks to generate strategic insights and recommendations.

• Perform valuation analyses using methodologies such as DCF, Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), and Precedent Transactions.

• Conduct financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.

• Evaluate the financial stability, risks, and opportunities of target entities.

• Carry out detailed cost analysis, implement cost-control measures, and recommend cost-effective strategies.

• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with client teams.

• Conduct comprehensive market research across various industries and product segments.

• Identify market applications, study trends, and assess competitive landscapes.

• Extract and analyze import/export data to support market entry and expansion strategies.

• Build market estimation methodologies and demand forecasting models.

• Lead strategic assessments including SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces analyses.

Key Skills

• Strong mastery of Excel-based financial modeling and data analytics tools.

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.

• Advanced report-writing skills and high proficiency in developing client presentations using PowerPoint and Word.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior team members.

• Solid understanding of valuation techniques and market research approaches.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as independently.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering client advisory services.

Languages

• Fluency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking)

Qualifications & Experience

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in financial advisory or a similar role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or an MBA in Finance.

• Actively pursuing or holding professional certifications such as CFA or CMA is preferred.