GN - I&E- Transaction  Advisory- Manager

GN - I&E- Transaction  Advisory- Manager

M&A and Private Equity Consulting – Manager Practice: Accenture Strategy – M&A and Private Equity Consulting (Global Network)
Location: Gurgaon / Mumbai / Bangalore

About Practice

Accenture’s Transaction Advisory team sits at the heart of strategic value creation across the deal lifecycle. We support both Private Equity (PE) and Corporate clients, partnering on initiatives from target screening and due diligence to integration, separation, and portfolio value enhancement.

This team works in close collaboration with Capability Network Industry/Functional teams, Client Account Teams, and Global M&A/PE Leadership across geographies — offering unmatched opportunities to lead and shape high-impact consulting engagements.

What You’ll Do – Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic engagements across the full M&A lifecycle:
  • Pre-Deal: Target screening, sector/company research, commercial/operational/technology due diligence, synergy assessment
  • Deal Execution – Day 1 Planning, synergy and value creation planning, business model evaluation, go-to-market and product strategy assessment
  • Post-Deal: Integration/separation planning and execution, operating model alignment, cost/value capture realization, portfolio transformation initiatives, and functional scaling and readiness of entities across areas like supply chain, finance, HR, and IT
• Work across both Functional M&A (such as operating model shifts, supply chain optimization, commercial acceleration, workforce and org redesign, harmonization of legal and other operational processes, etc.) and Tech M&A (IT/cyber due diligence, platform assessment, tech separation/integration) depending on client need
• Collaborate with account teams and global leadership to shape opportunities and deliver client orals and proposals
• Develop and contribute to new IP, accelerators, POVs, and brown bag sessions to drive practice development

Role-Specific Expectations

• Project Delivery: Lead day-to-day execution and governance of large, complex M&A/PE programs
• IT M&A: Must have hands-on experience in both pre-deal and post-deal phases including Tech Due Diligence, IT Integration/Separation
• Functional M&A: Ideally experienced in both pre- and post-deal stages; post-deal exposure is mandatory
• Business Development: Build relationships with global stakeholders, contribute to pipeline origination and proposal ownership
• Team Building: Mentor consultants, lead knowledge-sharing, and actively participate in growing the M&A/PE consulting practice

Industry Focus (Preferred)

Experience working with clients in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:
CMT, Financial Services, Resources, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Consumer Goods & Services, Retail

Must-Have Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with issue-based thinking
• Experience in direct client interactions, including presenting findings and driving stakeholder discussions.
• Experience with value creation strategies, growth and cost levers, and digital or tech transformation in deals
• Business acumen and knowledge of M&A trends, investment models, and PE-backed transformation mandates

Deal Lifecycle Expertise Breakdown

Deal Stage

Functional M&A

Tech M&A

Pre-Deal

Commercial DD, Ops DD, Target Screening

Tech DD, Cyber DD, Digital DD (for digital product-based companies)

Deal Planning and Execution

Day 1 Planning, IMO

Day 1 Planning, IMO

Post-Deal

Functional Integration & Separation – Planning & Execution (Finance, HR, Supply Chain/Procurement functional exposure as good to have)

IT Integration & Separation – Planning & Execution

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of the most strategic deals in the market with global clients and PE firms
• Develop deep expertise across industries, technologies, and the full M&A lifecycle
• Be part of a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial practice, with leadership exposure and growth opportunities
• Access world-class learning and global collaboration in a high-performing, supportive culture