Strategy Analyst: M&A & Portfolio Growth Architect

James Douglas Middle East; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

James Douglas Middle East is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our client’s investment platform, focusing on both inorganic expansion (M&A) and organic business transformation across its portfolio companies. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, investments, and operations, with exposure to financial modelling and portfolio management.

The candidate will work closely with leadership and portfolio companies to translate strategic priorities into executable plans, backed by strong

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in consulting or strategic finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Strong ability translating analytics into business narratives.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling across portfolio companies.
• Track KPI dashboards and identify EBITDA improvement levers.
• Analyse financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Translate financial insights into clear business narratives for decision-making.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and 5-year business plans.
• Identify opportunities for business diversification and new market entry.
• Conduct market mapping, competitive benchmarking, and gap analysis.

Job description

James Douglas Middle East is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our client’s investment platform, focusing on both inorganic expansion (M&A) and organic business transformation across its portfolio companies. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, investments, and operations, with exposure to financial modelling and portfolio management.

The candidate will work closely with leadership and portfolio companies to translate strategic priorities into executable plans, backed by strong