Senior Manager/Director - Valuation & Advisory

Description:

Location: Mumbai

Department: Valuation & Advisory

Reporting To: Partner - Valuations

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 6 - 10 years in Valuation or related fields

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Valuation Professional to join our dynamic Valuation & Advisory team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, solid experience in performing and reviewing business valuations, and the ability to manage client relationships and junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and execute complex business and asset valuations for a variety of purposes including financial reporting, mergers & acquisitions, tax, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.

- Develop financial models including DCF, market comparables, precedent transactions, and other valuation methodologies.

- Oversee valuation engagements and ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner.

- Review and validate financial models prepared by analysts and associates.

- Prepare and present detailed valuation reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

- Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining and developing strong relationships.

- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members; assist in their technical and professional development.

- Work cross-functionally with audit, tax, M&A, and legal teams as needed.

- Stay current on industry trends, accounting and valuation standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, IVS, etc.).

- Support business development activities including proposal development, pitch presentations, and client meetings.

Key Requirements:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

- Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA or similar preferred.

- 6 - 10 years of relevant experience in business valuation or financial advisory

- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must.

- In-depth understanding of valuation methodologies and industry standards.

- Experience in handling regulatory valuations (e.g., Purchase Price Allocation, Impairment Testing) is a plus.

- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.

- Ability to manage multiple engagements and work under tight deadlines.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.

Preferred Experience Areas:

- Financial Reporting Valuations (PPA, Goodwill Impairment)

- M&A and Transaction Advisory Support

- Start-up/early-stage company valuation

- Valuation for fundraising, ESOPs, or tax compliance

- Valuation of derivative instruments

- Exposure to multiple sectors such as Tech, Healthcare, Industrials, etc.