Job Description
Position Summary
The Finance Manager – Investments is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing the Group's investment opportunities while supporting strategic growth initiatives and long-term value creation. The role will lead investment analysis, business valuations, financial modeling, capital allocation decisions, and support strategic transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, fundraising activities, and IPO readiness.
The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor to senior management by providing financial and strategic insights that support investment decisions, portfolio optimization, and corporate growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Management
- Identify, evaluate, and assess strategic investment opportunities across various sectors and asset classes.
- Conduct feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and financial due diligence for potential investments.
- Monitor and manage the Group's investment portfolio to maximize returns and minimize risks.
- Analyze investment performance and recommend optimization strategies.
- Develop investment business cases and present recommendations to senior management.
Capital Markets & IPO Readiness
- Support IPO planning, readiness assessments, and listing preparation activities.
- Coordinate with legal advisors, financial consultants, auditors, regulators, and stock exchanges throughout IPO processes.
- Assist in preparing prospectuses, due diligence documentation, investor presentations, and regulatory submissions.
- Support investor relations initiatives and capital market communications.
Corporate Finance & Strategic Transactions
- Perform business valuations using recognized valuation methodologies.
- Develop advanced financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and strategic initiatives.
- Assess mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and expansion opportunities.
- Support capital allocation decisions and long-term corporate strategy.
- Conduct financial and commercial due diligence on strategic transactions.
Banking & Financing Coordination
- Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and investors regarding investment financing and capital-raising initiatives.
- Evaluate financing proposals and funding structures for strategic projects.
- Support debt restructuring, refinancing, and capital optimization initiatives when required.
- Monitor financing arrangements and covenant compliance.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal investment policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare investment reports, portfolio reviews, and management presentations.
- Present investment performance analysis and strategic recommendations to executive management.
- Support internal and external audit requirements related to investment activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Portfolio Performance
- Investment Yield
- Quality and Accuracy of Financial Models
- Timeliness of Investment Evaluations
- Strategic Transaction Execution
- Investment Risk Management
- Capital Allocation Effectiveness
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or MBA are highly preferred.
- Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in Investments, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Advisory, or Strategic Finance.
- Proven experience in business valuation, financial modeling, capital markets, and strategic transactions is highly desirable.
- Exposure to IPO processes, fundraising activities, mergers & acquisitions, and investor relations will be considered a strong advantage.
Technical Skills
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Financial Modeling and Business Valuation
- IPO Processes and Capital Market Regulations
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Due Diligence and Strategic Transaction Analysis
- Capital Raising and Financing Structures
- Corporate Finance and Capital Allocation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Financial Modeling
- Power BI and Data Analytics
- ERP Systems and Financial Reporting Tools
Knowledge of IAS/IFRS
- IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments
- IFRS 13 – Fair Value Measurement
- IFRS 12 – Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
- IAS 28 – Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
- IFRS 3 – Business Combinations
- IAS 32 – Financial Instruments: Presentation
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Commercial Acumen
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Negotiation and Influencing Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Professional Ethics and Integrity
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Additional Application Requirements
To support the evaluation process, applicants are requested to provide the following information:
- Do you have any additional experience, certifications, achievements, IPO exposure, investment management expertise, or strategic transaction experience that is not reflected in your CV If yes, please provide details.
- Please confirm your current salary and salary expectations.
Compensation Note
Please note that the salary budget for this position is fixed and restricted within the company's approved compensation structure. Unfortunately, we are unable to exceed the approved budget range for this role. Candidates are encouraged to apply only if their salary expectations align with the allocated budget.
Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Sharjah Company Website: http://www.xadtechnologies.com Job Function: Investment & Treasury Company Industry/
Sector: Other
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