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 Experience Required: Manager: 6+ years post-MBA About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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