Financial Due Diligence Head

Job Title: Financial Due Diligence Head

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned professional to lead our Financial Due Diligence practice with a strong focus on domestic transactions and business development. This dual-role opportunity combines deep analytical expertise in evaluating mergers and acquisitions with strategic leadership in identifying and driving new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Due Diligence and Analysis:

- Lead due diligence for domestic transactions using established methodologies.

- Analyze financials to assess target companys performance and key drivers.

- Identify risks (e.g., revenue recognition, liabilities, abnormal expenses).

- Review working capital, cash flow, and capex trends.

- Collaborate with tax/legal teams to assess implications.

- Perform ratio/trend analysis and benchmarking.

- Develop financial models to project transaction impact.

Business Development:

- Drive new business in financial due diligence for domestic deals.

- Build and maintain client and partner relationships.

- Attend events and forums to grow the firms visibility.

- Work with marketing teams to develop lead generation strategies.

- Deliver engaging presentations and proposals.

- Stay updated on industry and competitor trends.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 1015 professionals.

- Ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.

- Promote a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

- Conduct performance reviews and support career growth.

Reporting & Recommendations:

- Prepare insightful and client-friendly due diligence reports.

- Clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.

- Provide strategic recommendations based on risks and opportunities.

- Assist with post-transaction integration planning.

Thought Leadership & Improvement:

- Stay current on regulations, trends, and best practices.

- Contribute to tool development and internal knowledge sharing.

- Participate in internal trainings and methodology updates.

Requirements

- CA Qualified.

- 10+ years of experience in FDD, Transaction Advisory, or similar roles (domestic focus preferred).

- Proven leadership of teams (1015 members).

- Strong financial analysis, accounting, and modeling skills.

- Excellent client relationship and project management abilities.

- High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

- Ability to manage own P&L and client delivery timelines.

- Knowledge of the Real Estate market is a plus.

- Handle critical client issues and drive resolutions in complex or ambiguous scenarios.