Associate Vice President - SaT - National - SaT - EYP - Transaction Strat & Exec - New Delhi

Requisition Id : 1576423

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The opportunity : Associate Vice President-National-SaT - EYP - Transaction Strat & Exec - New Delhi

EYP - Transaction Strat & Exec :

The Opportunity

The Transactions Strategy & Execution (TSE) team advises clients across the entire deal lifecycle—pre-deal diligence, Day 1 planning, post-merger integration, carve-outs, and long-term value creation. The team partners with corporates and private equity clients to manage transformational change and operationalize deal strategy.

Our professionals work cross-functionally to evaluate operational, financial, and people-related risks and synergies, providing data-driven, actionable recommendations to drive deal success.

We are hiring Managers/AVPs with deep expertise in one of three functional domains: Operations, Finance, or Human Resources, to lead transaction projects, advise senior stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of our market presence.

 Common Responsibilities Across All Functional Tracks

• Lead and support M&A engagements including due diligence, integration, separation, and value creation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, understanding their strategic goals and aligning transaction strategies accordingly.
• Analyze large datasets and provide insights across financial, operational, or people dimensions depending on the functional track.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the client’s functional area and across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including strategic reports, synergy assessments, and implementation roadmaps (Day 1/Day 100).
• Lead proposal development and participate in business development initiatives.
• Manage multiple engagements and teams, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction.

Track 1: Functional Expertise – Operations (ODD & Value Creation)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Operational Due Diligence (ODD) for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Lead post-merger value creation and business transformation programs.
• Work across areas such as supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and shared services.
• Support clients in synergy assessment, operating model design, and performance improvement.
• Develop high-impact growth and EBITDA transformation plans.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in consulting or transformation roles in sectors like Industrials, Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Pharma, or Retail.
• Hands-on experience in supply chain optimization, lean operations, or manufacturing excellence.
• Familiarity with tools and frameworks for operational benchmarking and strategic cost reduction.

Track 2: Functional Expertise – Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence, carve-out analysis, and integration planning from a finance perspective.
• Analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows) to derive key insights.
• Design and assess finance function processes: P2P, O2C, R2R, tax, treasury, inventory valuation, and FP&A.
• Evaluate financial and operational controls, management reporting systems, and ERP platforms.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and identify Day 1 readiness gaps.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in financial transformation, controllership, FP&A, or finance shared services.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, finance processes, and enterprise finance systems.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and pricing analytics.

Track 3: Functional Expertise – Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR due diligence, integration, and separation activities during M&A transactions.
• Evaluate compensation & benefits structures, organizational design, and people policies.
• Advise on end-to-end employee lifecycle processes: recruitment, performance management, payroll, L&D, and exit.
• Conduct cultural assessments, labor law compliance reviews, and change management planning.
• Identify HR-related synergies and risks and develop integration roadmaps.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in HR transformation, HR operations, or consulting with focus on people strategy.
• Knowledge of HCM systems and HR analytics.
• Strong grasp of organizational behavior, talent strategy, and communications planning during change.

Skills and Attributes for Success (Applicable Across Tracks)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Finance Track: CA / MBA in Finance or equivalent.
  • HR Track: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources.
  • Operations Track: MBA in Strategy/Operations or BE with industry experience.
• Experience:
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience in a consulting, corporate, or industry setting with exposure to M&A or transformation projects.
  • Prior experience in at least 2 relevant areas under the selected functional track.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent internal strategy/transformation team.
• Exposure to private equity-backed transactions.
• Experience working with cross-border teams and global clients.
• Passion for working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

What we look for 

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. 

What working at EY-Parthenon offers 

By harnessing the infrastructure of EY (its parent organization) and an international network of   talented professionals, EY-Parthenon offers a near-unparalleled learning experience for you —deepening your expertise while expanding your skillsets. By working at EY-Parthenon, you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

 About EY-Parthenon

At EY-Parthenon, one of the largest global strategy consulting organizations with more than 6,500 professionals, you work with the world’s leading organizations and help them build the capabilities they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world. With global connectivity and scale, the teams hired by EY-Parthenon focus on Strategy Realized — helping CEOs reimagine their ecosystems, reshape portfolios and reinvent themselves for a better future.

From idea to implementation, you’ll be playing an integral role in building a better working world by fostering long-term value. This starts with a culture that believes in training you, giving you the right opportunities to make things better so that however long you stay, the exceptional EY-Parthenon experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.