Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst – Corporate Development

Company Description

QAD is a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented M&A Analyst to join the Corporate Development team. This role will support the full M&A lifecycle — from business development and target evaluation, through financial and operational due diligence, to post-merger integration into QAD. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Before applying, please read below:

This position is Full Time, Exempt, Remote, and must be based in the Eastern Timezone of the United States. No work sponsorship available.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Sourcing & Business Development

• Support identification, screening, and prioritization of potential acquisition targets aligned with QAD’s strategic priorities
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and landscape mapping
• Prepare initial investment theses, target profiles, and strategic rationale materials
• Track inbound opportunities and maintain deal pipeline and status reporting

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including:
  • 3-statement operating models
  • Valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
  • Synergy and accretion/dilution analyses
• Analyze target financials, revenue quality, margins, growth drivers, and unit economics
• Assess deal structures, purchase price mechanics, and key financial risks

Due Diligence

• Coordinate and support financial, operational, commercial, and technical due diligence
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, Product, and external advisors
• Analyze diligence findings and quantify risks, synergies, and integration considerations
• Prepare diligence summaries and executive/Board-level materials

Transaction Execution

• Support deal execution from LOI through signing and close
• Assist with data room management, Q&A tracking, and diligence requests
• Support negotiation preparation, including modeling sensitivities and downside cases
• Help manage transaction timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies

Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

• Support integration planning and execution to ensure seamless integration into QAD
• Track synergy realization, cost savings, and revenue upside vs. deal case
• Assist with integration of financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI alignment
• Provide regular updates to leadership on integration progress and risks

Reporting & Executive Support

• Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and Board materials
• Support internal approval processes and post-close performance tracking
• Maintain documentation of deal assumptions and actual performance vs. plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 2–4+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Strategic Finance
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Experience supporting M&A transactions end-to-end strongly preferred
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and with senior leadership

Additional Information

Compensation Package:

• $135,000-145,000 USD Annual (12 Months) 
• Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location variations as well as internal peer equity.
• This position is also eligible for an annual company performance bonus.
• U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs.

About QAD:

QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontli