Advisory - Deals - Financial Due Diligence - Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India in Kolkata seeks a Financial Due Diligence Associate with a CA qualification and 1+ year of FDD experience. You will analyze financial data, perform due diligence on deals, and provide strategic insights to clients across mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

You will work with advisory teams to forecast performance, assess earnings quality, and collaborate on deal management while upholding PwC standards and independence requirements.

Qualifications

• CA with 1+ year of experience in Financial Due Diligence (FDD).
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis and modeling.
• Experience in M&A strategy and financial forecasting.
• Strong communication and active listening abilities.
• Ability to collaborate on deal management and contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to identify key deal issues.
• Analyze financial statements and cash flows to assess earnings quality and asset valuation.
• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic advice during complex transactions.
• Utilize financial modeling techniques to forecast business performance and growth potential.
• Apply corporate finance principles to evaluate investment opportunities and market trends.
• Engage in active listening and accepting feedback to enhance client relationships and team dynamics.
• Leverage digital tooling and AI-human collaboration to improve financial analysis processes.
• Gather and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations for client engagements.
• Develop commercial awareness and understanding of industry trends to drive value for clients.
• Uphold PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Financial modeling

M&A strategy

Financial forecasting

Active listening

Effective communication

Deal management

Contractual agreements

AI-assisted analytics

Industry trend analysis

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Advisory - Deals - Financial Due Diligence - Associate, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic advice and business diligence services to clients navigating mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You will analyze financial information, focusing on earnings quality, assets, cash flows, and other critical deal issues. As an Associate, you will contribute to client engagements and projects, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients, learning how to build meaningful connections and manage diverse perspectives, while growing your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata, you will be part of our Deals practice, where you will focus on maximizing value in complex transactions. You will adapt to working with various clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for growth. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. This position offers a dynamic environment where every experience is an opportunity to learn and expand your professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to identify key deal issues
• Analyzing financial statements and cash flows to assess earnings quality and asset valuation
• Collaborating with clients to provide strategic advice and support during complex transactions
• Utilizing financial modeling techniques to forecast business performance and growth potential
• Applying corporate finance principles to evaluate investment opportunities and market trends
• Engaging in active listening and accepting feedback to enhance client relationships and team dynamics
• Leveraging digital tooling and AI-human collaboration to improve financial analysis processes
• Gathering and interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations for client engagements
• Developing commercial awareness and understanding of industry trends to drive value for clients
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements

What You Must Have

• CA with 1+ plus year of experience in FDD.

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in financial statement analysis and modeling
• Utilizing skills in M&A strategy and financial forecasting
• Engaging in active listening and effective communication
• Collaborating on deal management and contractual agreements
• Leveraging AI-human collaboration for innovative solutions
• Excelling in understanding and analyzing industry trend analysis