Senior Manager- Restructuring and M&A

Job Title: Senior Manager- Restructuring and M&A Location: Bangalore, India Reports to: Group Corporate Finance Head. Role Overview ETG is executing a multi-year transformation to establish independent verticals and strengthen the balance sheet across its global portfolio, requiring complex carve-outs, reorganisations, and M&A transactions in multiple jurisdictions. We are seeking a Senior Manager - Restructuring & M&A to lead the design and execution of these projects - from feasibility assessment and deal structuring through detailed planning, execution, and post-implementation stabilization - ensuring compliance, business continuity, and value creation While operating without a permanent direct team, the role will collaborate with allocated cross-functional project teams drawn from corporate finance, tax, treasury, legal, and operations, as well as manage external advisors. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in both advisory and corporate implementation, with deep technical expertise in tax and/or financial structuring, complemented by strong commercial knowledge, IFRS, Balance Sheet restructuring, valuation skills, and the ability to navigate high-change, multi-country environments. Key Responsibilities 1. Transaction Structuring & Planning - Lead the financial and tax structuring of carve-outs, spin-offs, reorganisations, and M&A transactions. - Develop and assess deal structures, reviewing business plans, financial models, cash flow forecasts, and historical performance. - Conduct and coordinate financial & tax due diligence; challenge and validate key assumptions. - Provide structuring options considering international tax, IFRS, and commercial implications. - Drive business valuations and option analysis (e.g., liquidation, restructuring, sale). - Prepare reorganisation plans with clear steps, standalone country models, and Day-1 readiness deliverables. 1. Implementation & Execution Leadership - Project manage end-to-end execution across finance, tax, legal, treasury, HR, IT, and operations. - Oversee entity formation, intercompany arrangements, banking, payroll, and statutory compliance. - Manage advisor deliverables, agreement execution, and exit strategies to ensure smooth handover. - Maintain robust project governance, risk management, and escalation protocols. 1. Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership - Act as single point of contact for finance between internal teams, external advisors, and counterparties. - Engage with senior leadership and Board; translate technical financial issues into strategic implications. - Provide financial and tax inputs for agreements and carve-out documents. - Coach and guide in-house finance teams on new processes and structures. Qualifications & Experience - 10-15 years' experience in corporate restructuring, carve-outs, business separations, or M&A execution within large, complex, multi-jurisdictional organisations, including minimum 5 years leading cross-border carve-out or reorganisation projects. - Deep expertise, with at least 5 years' experience, in either International/M&A Tax or Financial Structuring (both preferred), with strong working knowledge of the other. - Proven capability in tax structuring, financial modelling, valuations, due diligence, and separation accounting. - Track record with Big 4 or top-tier consulting firms and/or corporate M&A teams, with hands-on delivery of implementation and balance sheet restructurings. - Strong understanding of IFRS and multi-jurisdictional tax regulations. - Demonstrated success in both advisory and in-house implementation roles. - Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills. - Professional qualification: Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA or MBA Finance Key Competencies - Strategic thinking with operational execution ability. - Strong commercial acumen and deal-making insight. - Excellent communication and influencing skills at C-suite and Board level (preferred). - Ability to lead Change under ambiguity and tight deadlines. - High resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.