Financial Due Diligence Specialist (Buy-Side & Sell-Side)

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1600000 - Rs 2200000 (ie INR 16-22 LPA)
Min Experience: 7 years
Location: Bangalore, kolkata, gurugram
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Financial Due Diligence (FDD) Specialist to lead and deliver high-quality buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory services. This role demands strong financial acumen, advanced analytical capabilities, and excellent client management skills. You will work directly with corporate clients, private equity firms, and investors to evaluate target companies, identify opportunities and risks, and provide actionable insights that influence strategic investment decisions.

This is a client-facing position, requiring you to build trusted relationships with senior executives and deal teams while ensuring that financial diligence processes are executed with precision, timeliness, and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Buy-Side & Sell-Side Due Diligence Execution

• Lead financial due diligence engagements for both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Analyze historical financial statements, key performance indicators, revenue streams, and cost structures.
• Assess quality of earnings, working capital requirements, debt levels, and cash flow sustainability.
• Identify key business drivers, financial risks, and synergies that impact deal valuation and structure.
• Perform industry benchmarking and market analysis to support valuation and growth assessments.

2. Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the due diligence process.
• Communicate complex financial analyses in a clear and concise manner tailored to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives, dealmakers, and investors.
• Present findings and recommendations in structured reports and presentations to support decision-making.
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key clients to drive repeat business and referrals.

3. Transaction Support & Strategic Insights

• Support transaction negotiations by providing accurate and insightful financial analysis.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and operational due diligence teams to ensure a holistic approach to deal evaluation.
• Advise clients on deal structuring, valuation implications, and post-transaction integration strategies.
• Highlight opportunities for operational improvement and value creation post-deal.

4. Team Leadership & Process Excellence

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Continuously improve FDD methodologies, templates, and processes to increase efficiency and quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in financial due diligence, transaction advisory, or related fields, with demonstrated buy-side and sell-side expertise.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and data analysis tools (Excel, BI tools).
• Industry Knowledge: Exposure to multiple sectors with deep understanding of M&A transactions.
• Client-Facing Skills: Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship management abilities.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data and derive actionable insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA/CA/CPA/CFA preferred.