Assistant Manager/Associate Manager/Manager/Assistant Director - Financial Due

Hiring Squad; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiring Squad is seeking a senior professional for the role of Assistant Manager / Associate Manager / Manager / Assistant Director - Financial Due Diligence to join our growing transaction advisory practice in Pune. You will lead buy-side and sell-side engagements and work with PE firms and corporates to assess quality of earnings, net debt, and working capital.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with cross-functional deal teams, and present clear, actionable insights to senior

Qualifications

• Interpret complex financial statements and identify underlying drivers.
• Proficient in M&A transaction mechanics and end-to-end due diligence.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CFA, or MBA from a premier institute.
• Adapt to a hybrid work environment across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of financial due diligence engagements by analyzing historical financial performance.
• Manage the preparation of detailed due diligence reports highlighting key deal risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal deal teams and external client stakeholders to streamline information flow and ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior team members by reviewing their analytical work and providing constructive feedback.
• Identify and articulate critical financial issues to support purchase price negotiations.

Skills

Financial due diligence

M&A transaction mechanics

Stakeholder communication

Hybrid work adaptability

Deal environment problem-solving

Education

CA

CFA

MBA

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking high-caliber professionals for the role of Assistant Manager / Associate Manager / Manager / Assistant Director - Financial Due Diligence to join our growing transaction advisory practice. In this capacity, you will lead and execute complex buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity firms and strategic corporate clients. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional deal teams to analyze quality of earnings, net debt positions, and working capital requirements. Your insights will directly influence high-stakes investment decisions, helping clients mitigate risks and maximize value in M&A transactions. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to diverse industries while operating in a fast-paced, high-impact environment across our Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Pune offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of financial due diligence engagements by analyzing historical financial performance to provide clients with a clear view of sustainable earnings.
• Manage the preparation of detailed due diligence reports that highlight key deal risks and opportunities, enabling stakeholders to make informed investment decisions.
• Collaborate with internal deal teams and external client stakeholders to streamline information flow and ensure timely delivery of high-quality transaction insights.
• Mentor junior team members by reviewing their analytical work and providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth and technical excellence.
• Identify and articulate critical financial issues, such as non-recurring items or pro-forma adjustments, to support clients during complex purchase price negotiations.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrate deep expertise in financial due diligence, including the ability to interpret complex financial statements and identify underlying business drivers.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in M&A transaction mechanics, with a proven track record of managing end-to-end due diligence processes.
• Communicate complex financial findings with clarity and precision, ensuring that senior stakeholders and investment committees can easily grasp the implications of your analysis.
• Possess a professional qualification such as CA, CFA, or an MBA from a premier institute, which provides the foundational knowledge necessary for high-level financial analysis.
• Adapt seamlessly to a hybrid work environment, maintaining high levels of productivity and collaboration while engaging with distributed teams across multiple locations.
• Showcase a proactive problem-solving mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity in fast-moving deal environments to deliver actionable results.