Location : Mumbai

Department : Corporate Finance

Experience : 15+ Years

Qualification : Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (Finance) preferred

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Corporate Finance Partner to lead and expand our Corporate Finance practice. The role involves driving transaction advisory, mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, financial due diligence, fundraising, restructuring, and strategic financial consulting assignments while building strong client relationships and developing the practice.

Key Responsibilities :

Practice Leadership :

- Lead and grow the Corporate Finance practice across industries.

- Develop business strategies to enhance revenue, profitability, and market presence.

- Mentor and manage a team of managers, associates, and analysts.

- Establish service offerings and ensure quality delivery of engagements.

Transaction Advisory & M&A :

- Lead buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.

- Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.

- Manage transaction structuring, negotiations, and deal execution.

- Coordinate with legal, tax, and regulatory advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Fund Raising & Capital Advisory :

- Advise clients on equity, debt, venture capital, private equity, and structured financing.

- Prepare investment teasers, information memorandums, and financial models.

- Engage with investors, lenders, and financial institutions to facilitate funding transactions.

Valuation & Financial Due Diligence :

- Lead business valuation assignments for M&A, regulatory, accounting, and strategic purposes.

- Oversee financial due diligence reviews and identify key risks and opportunities.

- Review financial models, valuation reports, and transaction documents.

Client Relationship Management :

- Develop and maintain relationships with promoters, CXOs, private equity funds, investors, and lenders.

- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on strategic and financial matters.

- Identify cross-selling opportunities across tax, audit, and advisory practices.

Business Development :

- Drive new client acquisition and revenue generation.

- Build networks with industry associations, investment bankers, PE/VC funds, and corporate groups.

- Represent the firm at conferences, seminars, and industry events.

- Prepare proposals, pitch presentations, and engagement strategies.

Compliance & Risk Management :

- Ensure engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

- Review engagement quality and manage risks associated with advisory assignments.

Desired Skills & Competencies :

- Strong expertise in M&A, transaction advisory, valuations, and fundraising.

- Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills.

- Strong negotiation and deal-closing capabilities.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Proven leadership and team management abilities.

- Strong commercial acumen and business development experience.

- Ability to manage multiple high-value engagements simultaneously.

Preferred Industry Exposure :

- Manufacturing

- Infrastructure

- Real Estate

- Technology & Startups

- Healthcare

- Financial Services

- Consumer & Retail

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

- Revenue generation and practice growth.

- Number and value of transactions successfully completed.

- New client acquisition and retention.

- Team development and utilization.

- Client satisfaction and relationship expansion.

- Contribution to overall firm growth and market positioning.

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to lead a high-growth Corporate Finance practice.

- Direct interaction with promoters, investors, and senior management teams.

- Entrepreneurial environment with significant growth potential.

- Attractive profit-sharing and partnership structure.

- Platform to build a market-leading advisory practice.