Finance Due Diligence Associate

Requirements

Finance Due Diligence Associate

Transaction Advisory / M&A team

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct End-to-End Financial Due Diligence (FDD):
• Perform comprehensive analysis of target company financials, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and working capital.
• Identify financial trends, anomalies, and deal-impacting findings to assist clients in making informed investment decisions.
• Prepare Due Diligence Reports:
• Draft clear and concise FDD reports including quality of earnings (QoE), normalized working capital, and debt/debt-like items.
• Present actionable insights and recommendations based on in-depth financial review.
• Support Transaction Execution:
• Work closely with corporate development, M&A, and private equity teams during the pre-deal, diligence, and negotiation phases.
• Collaborate with tax, legal, and operational due diligence experts to deliver integrated findings.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Engage with senior stakeholders including CFOs, controllers, and finance leaders of both the target and acquiring companies.
• Assist in Q&A sessions, management meetings, and walkthroughs of financial processes and reporting.
• Data Analysis & Modeling:
• Utilize Excel and data visualization tools to perform variance analysis, forecast modeling, bridge analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Validate assumptions, financial KPIs, and underlying drivers impacting EBITDA, revenue growth, and margins.
• Compliance & Best Practices:
• Ensure financial due diligence processes adhere to accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), compliance frameworks, and client expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional skepticism, and independence throughout the engagement.
  

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in financial due diligence, M&A advisory, corporate finance, or transaction services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial modeling, and M&A lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in reviewing P&L, QoE, working capital, and net debt adjustments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases. Experience with BI tools and ERP systems is an added advantage.
  

What We're Looking For:

• A problem-solver with sharp analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess risk and value from a financial standpoint.
• A self-starter who thrives in a team-oriented, client-facing role.