Investment Manager

**Who Are We**❓
- We Are Foodics_ a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarter in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

**The Job in a Nutshell**

**What You will Do **❓
- **Deal Sourcing & Market Research**:

- Lead market research efforts to identify high-potential tech companies aligned with the company's strategic goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships within the tech ecosystem (startups, VCs, advisors) to source acquisition opportunities.
- **Target Evaluation & Strategic Fit**:

- Conduct in-depth evaluation of potential acquisition targets, assessing business models, market positioning, and strategic alignment.
- Lead initial pitch presentations to senior management, providing a thorough analysis of potential targets’ strategic and financial value.
- **Due Diligence Management**:

- Lead and coordinate the due diligence process across financial, legal, operational, and technological areas.
- Work closely with internal and external teams to identify potential risks and opportunities in acquisition targets.
- Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- **Valuation & Financial Analysis**:

- Lead the development of complex financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, focusing on ROI, synergies, and growth potential.
- Perform comprehensive valuation assessments using various methodologies (DCF, comparable, etc.) and sensitivity analyses.
- **Deal Structuring & Negotiation**:

- Oversee the preparation of term sheets, including deal structure, pricing, and key terms.
- Lead negotiations with target companies, ensuring favorable deal terms and alignment with strategic objectives.
- **Stakeholder Management & Approvals**:

- Engage with senior management, legal teams, and board members throughout the deal process.
- Prepare and present final recommendations for deal approval to senior management or the board.
- **Post-Acquisition Integration Planning**:

- Develop and oversee post-acquisition integration plans, focusing on operational, cultural, and strategic alignment.
- Monitor the performance of acquisitions, ensuring synergies and financial targets are met.
- **Reporting & Strategy Execution**:

- Provide ongoing reporting to senior management on the performance of acquired companies.
- Execute on the company’s M&A strategy, continuously refining and improving the investment process.

**What Are We Looking For❓**
- Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate M&A, with a focus on tech.
- Proven track record of leading and closing M&A transactions in the tech sector.
- Strong negotiation, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial and strategic concepts to stakeholders.
- Leadership experience with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.