Finance Due Diligence Associate

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience: 3 years
Location: kolkata, gurugram, bangalore
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional for the role of Finance Due Diligence Associate. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating financial, operational, and strategic aspects of potential investments, acquisitions, mergers, or divestitures on behalf of corporate clients, private equity firms, and institutional investors.

You will be a key member of our Transaction Advisory / M&A team, conducting detailed financial due diligence to identify risks, value drivers, and performance insights that support deal execution and post-transaction value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct End-to-End Financial Due Diligence (FDD):
• Perform comprehensive analysis of target company financials, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and working capital.
• Identify financial trends, anomalies, and deal-impacting findings to assist clients in making informed investment decisions.
• Prepare Due Diligence Reports:
• Draft clear and concise FDD reports including quality of earnings (QoE), normalized working capital, and debt/debt-like items.
• Present actionable insights and recommendations based on in-depth financial review.
• Support Transaction Execution:
• Work closely with corporate development, M&A, and private equity teams during the pre-deal, diligence, and negotiation phases.
• Collaborate with tax, legal, and operational due diligence experts to deliver integrated findings.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Engage with senior stakeholders including CFOs, controllers, and finance leaders of both the target and acquiring companies.
• Assist in Q&A sessions, management meetings, and walkthroughs of financial processes and reporting.
• Data Analysis & Modeling:
• Utilize Excel and data visualization tools to perform variance analysis, forecast modeling, bridge analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Validate assumptions, financial KPIs, and underlying drivers impacting EBITDA, revenue growth, and margins.
• Compliance & Best Practices:
• Ensure financial due diligence processes adhere to accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), compliance frameworks, and client expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional skepticism, and independence throughout the engagement.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in financial due diligence, M&A advisory, corporate finance, or transaction services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial modeling, and M&A lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in reviewing P&L, QoE, working capital, and net debt adjustments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases. Experience with BI tools and ERP systems is an added advantage.

What We’re Looking For:

• A problem-solver with sharp analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess risk and value from a financial standpoint.
• A self-starter who thrives in a team-oriented, client-facing role.