Financial Due Diligence Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2100000 (ie INR 15-21 LPA)

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements across a variety of industries.
• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Identify and assess key business drivers, revenue trends, working capital requirements, debt obligations, and other financial metrics.
• Analyze quality of earnings, quality of assets, and the sustainability of cash flows.
• Identify deal issues, potential risks, and value drivers that could impact the transaction outcome.
• Assess financial controls, accounting policies, and compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, or local GAAP).
• Prepare comprehensive FDD reports and executive summaries highlighting findings, implications, and recommendations for clients or internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including legal, tax, operational, and commercial diligence teams to provide integrated transaction insights.
• Support the negotiation process by providing financial analysis and recommendations during deal structuring.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and discussions to explain FDD findings and their strategic implications.
• Stay up to date with market trends, industry benchmarks, and regulatory changes impacting transactions.
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CFA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Financial Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory Services, M&A advisory, or audit with exposure to deal environments.
• Strong command of FDD methodologies and processes for both buy-side and sell-side engagements.
• Expertise in analyzing quality of earnings, working capital adjustments, and net debt analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or relevant local standards).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial data into concise, actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven client-facing skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships