Associate - Financial Due Diligence at Ankura

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Due Diligence, Data Management, Quality of Earnings, Financial Analysis, Excel, U.S. GAAP, Communication, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Debt Analysis, Net Working Capital, Team Collaboration, Operational Efficiency, Benchmarking, Trend Analysis, Power BI

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Ankura seeks a Financial Due Diligence Associate to work with our teams on financial due diligence for middle-market US clients. This role supports buy-side and sell-side due diligence within our rapidly growing Transaction Advisory Services. Ankura is one of the fastest-growing consulting firms, with over 2,000 employees in 32 offices worldwide, offering advisory and expert services to both private and public sectors. Practice Overview: We are seeking a ‘rising star’ to join our talented team of Diligence experts. Our professionals provide expert advice and independent analysis on financial and operational efficiency for target companies in both Buy-Side and Sell-Side deals. Our Financial Due Diligence (FDD) practice operates in the United States, Australia, and London with over 20 billable professionals. Why Join Ankura: We support and develop individuals aspiring to be experts. Vast opportunities for career development with formal processes, training programs, and access to our internal e-learning platform, Ankura Academy. Work within a team of globally recognized leading experts in an established consultancy. Enjoy a collaborative environment where professionals have the freedom to innovate, promoting curiosity, learning, and communication. Responsibilities: Collaborate with onshore teams on managing data rooms, preparing document request lists, conducting workbook analyses, performing Quality of Earnings assessments, compiling due diligence reports, and participating in client and engagement team calls. Interpret financial statements, conduct financial ratio analyses, understand U.S. GAAP accounting standards, and apply financial concepts. Demonstrate advanced skills in Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas), Word, and PowerPoint. Exhibit strong analytical abilities in operational and financial analysis, benchmarking, and trend analysis. Showcase exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Develop and train team members. Prepare high-level workbooks adhering to the firm's professional standards and project requirements, minimizing rework and review comments. Prioritize data from financial reports into Excel workbook analyses to offer valuable insights for U.S.-based engagement teams in mergers and acquisitions. Assist in crafting Quality of Earnings adjustments, conduct Net Working Capital analyses, identify Debt-like items, and highlight key points for report consideration. Review and finalize client reports, ensuring the accuracy of figures. Coordinate remotely with Ankura consulting professionals and senior management in the U.S. daily, including participating in early morning and late evening conference calls. Demonstrate superior communication, detail orientation, accuracy, project management, organization, prioritization, and follow-up skills. Conduct industry-specific and ad hoc analyses. Prepare management discussion decks. Ensure the consistency and accuracy of final deliverables. Proficiency in basic Debt/Debt-Like and Net Working Capital analysis and adjustment calculations. Basic understanding of technology tools like Power BI and Power Query. Requirements: Strong skills in critical thinking, problem identification, resolution, and process improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with internal team members and external clients. Commitment to investing time in communication with U.S.-based teams. Ability to be a self-starter, confidently interact with team members and clients, and ask insightful questions. Capable of working under tight deadlines and taking responsibility for completing tasks promptly. Preferred experience in the healthcare industry. #LI-JK1 Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response. Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.

Responsibilities

The Associate will collaborate with onshore teams to manage data rooms, conduct workbook analyses, and prepare due diligence reports. They will also interpret financial statements and assist in crafting Quality of Earnings adjustments.