Manager Transaction Advisory Services

alliantgroup; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

alliantgroup seeks a Manager to lead QoE and financial due diligence engagements for mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and carve-outs. You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and deliver actionable insights that drive deal value.

The role focuses on leading buy-side and sell-side engagements, assessing revenue quality, working capital, and one-time adjustments, reviewing SPAs, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to support investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services, FDD, M&A advisory, audit, or deal advisory.
• Hands-on experience leading QoE and FDD engagements.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and M&A transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead QoE and FDD engagements for private equity and corporate clients.
• Assess revenue quality, profitability trends, working capital, and EBITDA adjustments.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Coach associates and senior associates; manage multiple engagements.
• Review SPAs and provide transaction-related financial insights.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Client management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Job description

Manager – Transaction Advisory Services (Quality of Earnings & Financial Due Diligence)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Transaction Advisory Services team. The role will focus on providing financial due diligence support for mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, strategic investments, and carve-outs. The successful candidate will lead Quality of Earnings (QoE) engagements, working capital assessments, debt and debt‑like analyses, and pre‑deal accounting evaluations while managing client relationships and mentoring team members.

This role requires strong analytical capabilities, transaction experience, project management skills, and the ability to deliver actionable insights that support investment and acquisition decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Due Diligence & Quality of Earnings

• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients.
• Perform comprehensive Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses, identifying normalized earnings and key business drivers.
• Assess revenue quality, profitability trends, customer concentration, margin sustainability, and operational performance.
• Evaluate one‑time, non‑recurring, and non‑operational items impacting reported earnings.
• Develop and validate Adjusted EBITDA calculations and normalization adjustments.
• Assess management adjustments and identify appropriate EBITDA add‑backs.
• Analyze cost structures, recurring versus non‑recurring expenses, and operational efficiencies.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and transaction stakeholders.
• Analyze historical working capital trends and seasonality.
• Assess normalized working capital requirements and establish target working capital mechanisms.
• Identify working capital risks, liquidity considerations, and deal implications.
• Support purchase price adjustment negotiations through detailed working capital analyses.

Transaction Advisory & Deal Support

• Lead financial due diligence workstreams throughout the M&A lifecycle.
• Evaluate debt, debt‑like items, and net working capital considerations.
• Support SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement) negotiations by providing transaction‑related financial insights.
• Review financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and underlying accounting records.
• Identify transaction risks, value creation opportunities, and integration considerations.
• Assess accounting policies and financial reporting practices.
• Evaluate accounting‑related risks and potential impacts on deal valuation.
• Review balance sheet quality and financial statement presentation.
• Analyze historical financial performance and key operating metrics.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Serve as a primary day‑to‑day contact for clients, bankers, private equity firms, and corporate development teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop associates and senior associates.
• Review work products and ensure adherence to firm methodologies and quality standards.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Transaction Advisory Services, Financial Due Diligence, M&A Advisory, Audit, or Deal Advisory.
• Hands‑on experience leading Quality of Earnings and financial due diligence engagements.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, GAAP/IFRS, and M&A transactions.
• Experience preparing and reviewing EBITDA adjustments and normalized working capital analyses.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.

Preferred

• Experience working with private equity clients and strategic acquirers.
• Exposure to cross‑border transactions and carve‑out situations.
• Experience managing engagement teams and client relationships.
• Knowledge of transaction structuring, purchase price adjustments, and deal negotiations.
• Quality of Earnings (QoE)
• M&A Transaction Advisory
• Net Working Capital Analysis
• Accounting & Reporting Standards (GAAP/IFRS)
• Deal Execution
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Executive Communication
• Analytical Problem Solving

Success Measures

• Deliver high‑quality QoE and due diligence reports that support informed investment decisions.
• Identify key financial risks, earnings adjustments, and working capital considerations impacting transaction value.
• Successfully manage multiple engagements and client relationships.
• Develop and mentor team members while maintaining high quality standards.
• Contribute to revenue growth and business development efforts within the practice.

Typical Background

Big 4 Transaction Advisory Services, Deal Advisory, Financial Due Diligence, M&A Consulting, Private Equity Portfolio Services, or Corporate Development teams with significant transaction experience.