Senior Manager (Value Creation)

Grant Thornton INDUS

ID: 882279 8 - 12 Years 1 Opening Bengaluru, Kolkata

Role description

GT INDUS VC team is a part of Grant Thornton’s global advisory platform, providing deal and transaction support across the engagement lifecycle. The team works closely with US-based stakeholders and deal teams, delivering financial, operational, and analytical support across a range of transaction advisory services, including due diligence, restructuring, and performance improvement initiatives
With a focus on middle-market and high-growth organizations, GT INDUS supports private equity clients and corporates in navigating complex transactions, including buy-side and sell-side engagements, restructuring, and capital solutions, while helping evaluate key financial and operational issues, manage risk, and identify strategic opportunities to create value
Established with a strong foundation in transaction advisory, the INDUS platform brings together experienced professionals across due diligence, data analytics, and research, providing critical support to global deal teams across the engagement lifecycle
Role overview This is an execution-focused role within transaction and value creation engagements, responsible for delivering high-quality analysis and supporting structured problem-solving across deal workstreams. The role involves working closely with global teams to analyze financial and operational data, synthesize findings, and contribute to the development of clear, insight-driven outputs that support investment decisions and value creation initiatives
Key responsibilities

Project delivery & analysis

o Perform structured analysis across cost structures, KPIs, benchmarking, and operational performance to support value creation initiatives

o Support workstreams across operational diligence (ODD), integration, carve-out execution, and value tracking

o Build and maintain financial models, trackers, and data-driven outputs to support deal teams

o Synthesize management inputs and large datasets into clear findings, observations, and structured insights

Tool Development & knowledge enablement

o Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal tools, templates, and analytical frameworks to support consistent and efficient project execution

o Support creation of standardized outputs, dashboards, and data structures aligned with evolving deal requirements

o Assist in capturing learnings and best practices to strengthen team capabilities across engagements

Firm reinvestment activities

o Support internal initiatives focused on capability building, including knowledge development, research, and content creation

o Contribute to preparation of internal materials and analysis supporting broader team priorities

o Participate in firm-led efforts aimed at strengthening delivery quality, efficiency, and value creation impact

Skills

Role overview

This is a leadership role within transaction and value creation engagements, responsible for leading complex workstreams, driving structured problem-solving, and delivering high-impact outcomes across deal environments. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to shape engagement approaches, deliver actionable insights, and ensure successful execution aligned with deal objectives and value creation priorities, while contributing to thought leadership, team development, and growth of the broader practice.

Key responsibilities

Workstream leadership & delivery

Lead complex workstreams across operational diligence (ODD), cost optimization, operating model design, integration, and carve-out engagements

Drive structured problem-solving, hypothesis development, and solution design across project teams

Oversee and review financial and operational analyses to ensure quality, robustness, and alignment with deal objectives

Translate outputs into clear, decision-ready deliverables, including executive presentations, value creation plans, and implementation trackers

Client leadership & team building

Engage with senior stakeholders on operating model, separation, and execution-related topics, supporting informed decision-making

Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams, fostering strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities across engagements

Provide direction and coaching to team members, ensuring quality delivery and continuous capability development

Contribute to creating a collaborative, performance-driven team environment aligned with project and firm priorities

Tool development & practice enablement

Drive development of internal tools, frameworks, and delivery accelerators to enhance execution efficiency and scalability

Lead efforts to standardize methodologies, outputs, and analytical approaches across engagements

Contribute to development of thought leadership, points of view (POVs), and market-facing content aligned with value creation priorities

Identify opportunities to strengthen and evolve the firm’s value creation capabilities across engagements and sectors

Firm reinvestment & business development

Support business development efforts through proposal inputs, client discussions, and opportunity identification

Contribute to shaping the growth agenda for the value creation practice through strategic initiatives and cross-team collaboration

Play an active role in internal initiatives focused on capability building, practice scaling, and strengthening delivery quality

Support development of internal and external materials aligned with broader firm priorities

Qualifications & Experience

9+ years of experience in consulting, transaction advisory, value creation, or related roles, with strong exposure to deal environments

Extensive experience in M&A / deal advisory engagements, including operational diligence, integration, carve-outs, and value creation initiatives

Proven ability to lead workstreams, manage senior stakeholders, and deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced deal environments

Strong understanding of financial and operational drivers, including cost structures, organization design, and value creation levers

Demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights and executive-level deliverables

Experience contributing to business development, internal capability building, or practice development initiatives

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and global environments

MBA from a top-tier business school or equivalent relevant educational background

About Grant Thornton INDUS

‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton’s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India – Bengaluru and Kolkata