Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Consulting

Accenture India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Strategy’s GN M&A and PE Consulting team seeks a Manager to guide strategic engagements across the entire deal lifecycle, from target screening to post-close integration. You will lead cross-functional delivery across finance, operations, and IT, influencing client leadership on value creation and synergies.

In this role, you will collaborate with global teams, mentor consultants, and contribute to IP accelerators and proposals, while building relationships with PE and corporate

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities in deal contexts.
• Experience presenting findings and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Knowledge of value creation, growth levers, and digital/tech transformation in deals.
• Understanding of M&A trends, investment models, and PE-backed transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and governance of large, complex M&A/PE programs.
• Oversee pre-deal and post-deal phases including tech due diligence and IT integration/separation.
• Drive functional M&A activities: operating model shifts, cost/value capture, integration planning.
• Build relationships with global stakeholders and contribute to pipelines and proposals.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing and IP development.

Skills

M&A strategy

Client leadership

Deal value creation

PE/Investing knowledge

Job description

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 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