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Job Title: Senior Lead Analyst / Lead Analyst – Business Valuation

Location: Chennai, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Onsite

Shift Timing: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Experience Required: 4–7 Years

Salary: Best in Industry

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Lead Analyst / Lead Analyst – Business Valuation to join our valuation team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business valuation, financial modeling, M&A support, and valuation reporting. The role involves conducting comprehensive valuation analyses, preparing detailed reports, managing multiple engagements, and collaborating with senior leadership on complex valuation assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Valuation Analysis & Financial Modeling

• Perform business valuations using Income, Market, and Asset-based valuation approaches.

• Apply valuation methodologies including:

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
  • Capitalization of Earnings Method
  • Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)
  • Precedent Transaction Analysis
  • Adjusted Net Asset Value (NAV) Method
  • Guideline Public Company Method
  • Guideline Transaction Method
• Develop, maintain, and review complex financial models to support valuation conclusions.
• Analyze historical financial statements and normalize earnings for valuation purposes.
• Conduct industry, market, and economic research to support valuation assumptions.
• Research and analyze public company comparables and transaction multiples.

Project Management & Execution

• Work closely with Partners, Senior Managers, and Managers on valuation engagements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required financial and operational data.
• Follow written instructions effectively and communicate findings clearly across global teams.
• Ensure adherence to firm methodologies, quality standards, and professional guidelines.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive valuation reports detailing methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Develop executive summaries, presentations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain valuation work papers in compliance with professional standards.
• Review and quality-check deliverables prepared by junior analysts.
• Assist in client presentations and discussions related to valuation findings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Qualifications such as B.Com, BBA, M.Com, MBA (Finance), CA Inter, CA, CFA (preferred).
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in Business Valuation, Financial Advisory, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and valuation methodologies.