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.