Senior Consultant | CFDA

We are looking for a skilled Corporate Finance professional with 4 to 6 years of experience to join our Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory team in Lahore, Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modelling, financial due diligence, business valuations, feasibility studies, and transaction advisory. This full-time role involves managing corporate finance engagements, conducting detailed financial analysis, supporting investment decisions, liaising with clients, and delivering comprehensive financial advisory reports.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Modelling: Develop and review integrated financial models, including financial projections, cash flow forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and investment return models.
- Financial Due Diligence: Perform thorough financial due diligence by assessing historical performance, analyzing working capital and net debt, and reviewing quality of earnings.
- Business Valuations: Conduct business and equity valuations using methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transactions.
- Feasibility Studies: Prepare financial feasibility studies, business plans, project evaluations, and investment appraisals to evaluate commercial viability and financial returns.
- Transaction Advisory: Support M&A transactions, fundraising activities, investment evaluations, deal structuring, and preparation of transaction-related documentation.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze financial statements, assess business risks, identify key performance drivers, and provide actionable financial insights.
- Client Deliverables: Prepare and review valuation reports, due diligence reports, investment memorandums, financial models, pitch decks, and management presentations.
- Research & Market Analysis: Conduct industry research, financial benchmarking, market assessments, and competitor analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
- Client & Engagement Management: Coordinate with clients and stakeholders, manage project timelines, supervise junior team members, and ensure timely delivery of assignments.
- Proposals & Business Development: Prepare proposals, engagement letters, scope of work documents, fee quotations, and client presentations while contributing to business development efforts.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, CA, or equivalent are preferred.
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Financial Advisory, Investment Banking, Financial Due Diligence, or Business Valuation.
- Strong practical expertise in financial modelling, business valuations, financial due diligence, and feasibility studies.
- Experience in preparing client proposals, engagement letters, financial reports, and transaction-related documentation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, report-writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple engagements, supervise junior team members, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with private equity firms, investors, corporate clients, or financial institutions.
- Exposure to M&A transactions, fundraising, investment appraisal, and deal structuring.
- Knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, valuation principles, and transaction analysis.
- Strong client relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into commercially relevant insights and strategic recommendations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact corporate finance projects within a dynamic advisory environment. Candidates with the relevant experience are encouraged to apply and advance their careers in a challenging and rewarding setting.