Mergers Acquisitions Analyst Corporate Development

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 work streams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and with senior leadership

• $,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.

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 (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.