Strategic Leader for Mergers and Acquisitions

Our client is a newly incorporated, professionally backed firm offering integrated tax, financial, transactions, and investment advisory services.

They are on a mission to build a value-driven platform by professionals for professionals—and are seeking exceptional leaders ready to shape and own entire practice verticals.

A high-growth professional services firm is seeking an exceptional professional to lead its Transactions practice. This is an opportunity to lead a transactions desk, step into a leadership role, shape the growth of a practice, and join the firm's core leadership team.

The Lead of Transaction Advisory will lead the department responsible for PMO services, IPO Advisory, process integration, contracts and legal compliance, due diligence and transaction structuring ensuring that transactions deliver their intended strategic and financial value.

The role demands strong expertise in deal structuring, regulatory compliance, and operational integration. As the LOD, you will guide clients through the critical deal execution and post-closing phase — ensuring seamless transitions, synergy realization, and long-term value creation.

• Deal Execution & Integration:
  • Lead the drafting of transaction documents, completion of due diligence, and transaction negotiations.
  • Lead the execution of processes after deal closure, including capital structuring, funding drawdowns, and compliance.
  • Oversee integration of acquired businesses (financial systems, reporting, governance, risk management).
  • Ensure synergy tracking and realization through structured MIS dashboards and KPI frameworks.
  • Manage separation and carve-out activities where required (shared services, asset transfers, employee migration).
• Financial & Regulatory Management:
  • Oversee implementation of deal-related structures (SPA/SSA covenants, milestone-linked funding, earnouts).
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, RBI, tax regulations).
  • Support clients with closing balance sheet preparation, purchase price allocation, and consolidation.
  • Liaise with statutory auditors, tax advisors, and regulators to ensure smooth compliance post-deal.
• Stakeholder & Client Advisory:
  • Act as trusted advisor to boards, promoters, CFOs, and private equity investors on post-transaction strategy.
  • Manage cross-border coordination with legal, tax, and regulatory teams.
  • Provide clear communication and governance updates to senior stakeholders.
• Practice Leadership & Team Management:
  • Build and lead a multidisciplinary team (finance, accounting, tax, process experts) to deliver transaction execution services.
  • Drive standard operating procedures for post-deal advisory, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Mentor Managers and Associates, fostering consulting excellence and knowledge development.
  • Collaborate with other service lines (Tax, Valuation, Audit, Digital Finance) for integrated client solutions.
• Business Development & Thought Leadership:
  • Develop service offerings in post-deal advisory and integration.
  • Contribute to proposals, client pitches, and relationship management with key accounts.
  • Represent the firm at industry forums, webinars, and regulatory discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in M&A deal execution, post-deal integration, carve-outs, and restructuring.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards (Ind AS, IFRS), tax structuring, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage stakeholders (boards, promoters, PE funds, global investors).
• Hands-on experience with scenario analysis, synergy modelling, and performance tracking.
• Excellent leadership, people management, and client relationship skills.

Benefits:

• 12+ years in M&A, corporate finance, or transaction advisory (Big 4, consulting, or corporate M&A leadership).
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA (Finance) / LLP
• Track record of leading complex cross-border transactions and post-deal execution programs.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, EV, or diversified industrials is an advantage.

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