Associate Manager - M&A Strategy and Transaction Services (Finance & Accounting)

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Strategy and Transaction (SaT) in Bengaluru seeks Associate Manager with 7–10 years’ experience in M&A lifecycle, carve‑out/integration, and cross‑border deals. You will drive project execution, multi‑jurisdiction collaboration, and deliver value in complex transactions.

Role offers mentoring, learning & development, and opportunities to work with EY SaT globally across industries. Candidates should have a strong finance background and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of M&A lifecycle and carve‑out/integration post‑transaction.
• Hands‑on financial analysis linking operations to P&L and cash flow.
• Ability to craft sector/company decks and identify risks/opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong project execution: synergy assessment and standalone costing.
• Lead engagement teams and manage client interactions across geographies.
• Provide mentorship and conduct performance reviews for TSE professionals.

Skills

M&A lifecycle

Carve‑out integration

Financial analysis

P&L, cash flow analysis

Cross‑border deals

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, CS

Job description

EYP-DF-Associate Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Strategy and Transaction - TSE - Finance & Accounting - Associate Manager

Within SaT, TSE team services clients with a full range of hands‑on, operationally focused support and advice across the transaction life cycle, across buyers and sellers. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve‑out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day‑one readiness assessment, 100day planning, integration process support, carve‑out/stand‑alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction. Our professionals work on transactions and business development across the globe.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Associate Managers with expertise in M&A life cycle, carve‑out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross‑border M&A.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and learning & development.

Your key responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent skills in project execution, including synergy assessment, standalone costing, project management, problem‑solving and facilitation. Build relationships with EY offices across the globe, and demonstrate knowledge of regional practices. Responsible for high degree of GDS user satisfaction with engagement process and work products. Create work products documenting the engagement procedures performed against objectives. Support execution of the carve‑out / integration projects while working to constantly identify areas for improvement, including resolving issues. Conduct industry, sector and deal analysis to identify right portfolio mix and opportunity areas. Manage client engagement teams executing TSE services which support key decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value. Responsible for high degree of GDS user satisfaction with engagement process and work products. Provide guidance on projects and mentor a team of TSE professionals. Conduct timely performance reviews for employees and develop other professionals by providing effective performance feedback and training. Lead by example.

Skills and attributes for success

Understanding of M&A life cycle, carve‑out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross‑border M&A. Possess financial analysis experience from a number of pre- and post‑deal transactions, with the ability to link detailed operational analysis to P&L, cash flow and balance sheet. In‑depth sector and company decks providing insights as per the EY Capital Agenda approach. Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas. Skill to synthesize approaches to complex carve‑out and integration conflicts. Talent to adapt to new challenges and ideas. Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field from a premier institute with 7-10 years of applicable industry and/or consulting experience. Need of Techno‑functional professional with hands‑on experience of Finance & Accounting domain and ERP/ BI systems used by Finance professionals to undertake accounting, reporting and other financial analysis related work. *The need comes from both transaction and transformation engagements. Ability to understand business requirements and propose fit for purpose financial system to address business requirements. Ideally, you’ll also have Project management skills and Strong communication and presentation skills.

What you can look for

A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast‑moving environment. An opportunity to be a part of market‑leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1500 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide. Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.

Working at EY offers

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever‑expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

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About EY

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