Consultant/Senior Consultant - Financial Due Diligence - Big4 - CA

Description:

Locations: Mumbai | Bangalore | Gurugram

Experience: 2.5-5 years

Qualifications: CA

We are hiring for a leading big4 global professional services firm (name withheld) for their Financial Due Diligence (FDD) practice supporting multinational M&A engagements.

About the Role:

The FDD team supports cross-border buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. The role involves deep financial analysis, assessment of deal risks, and preparation of diligence deliverables such as Quality of Earnings, Net Working Capital, Net Debt analysis, and operational KPI insights.

Key Responsibilities (Both Levels):

- Execute financial due diligence across global buy-side and sell-side mandates.

- Analyze QoE, NWC, Net Debt, debt-like items, and core financial statements.

- Review and interpret P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and business performance metrics.

- Prepare databooks, working papers, and diligence reports aligned with global standards.

- Identify red flags, risks, deal breakers, and key value drivers.

- Collaborate with global teams and support client discussions.

- Ensure adherence to methodology, documentation, and risk management guidelines.

Role Expectations by Position:

Consultant (2-3 years):

- Support senior team members across diligence workstreams.

- Lead specific FDD modules and independent workstreams.

- Review work of Consultants and Analysts for accuracy and depth.

- Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.

- Ensure quality standards, structured planning, and strong analytical rigor.

- Experience guiding or managing small teams is preferred.

Desired Profile:

- CA with 2-7 years of relevant experience.

- Background in Financial Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory, Valuations, or External Audit.

- Strong financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and clear communication.

- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-intensity deal environments.