Business Senior Director

Company Overview

Accordion is a global financial consulting and technology firm helping CFOs and their teams drive value creation. Rooted in private equity rigor and powered by data, analytics, and AI, we partner with companies across industries to turn insight into impact.

Accordion works at the intersection of Private Equity sponsors and portfolio companies management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle. We provide hands-on, execution-oriented support, driving value through the office of the CFO by building data and analytics capabilities and identifying and implementing strategic work, rooted in data and analytics and AI.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide, including the India office based out of Hyderabad. Join us and make your mark on our company.

Data & Analytics (Accordion | Data & Analytics)

Accordion's Data & Analytics (D&A) practice in India delivers cutting-edge, intelligent solutions to a global clientele. We bring together deep domain expertise, advanced technology, and AI-enabled analytics capabilities to solve some of the most complex and high-impact business challenges.

We partner with Private Equity clients and their Portfolio Companies across diverse sectors, including Retail, CPG, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Technology, and Logistics helping them unlock value, drive performance, and make smarter, faster decisions powered by data and AI-driven insights.

D&A team members deliver data and analytical solutions designed to streamline reporting capabilities and enhance business insights across vast and complex data sets ranging from Sales, Operations, Marketing, Pricing, Customer Strategies, and more.

Being part of Accordion India means joining a dynamic community of 800+ professionals across analytics, data science, finance, and technology. You’ll thrive in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment where curiosity is encouraged, innovation is embraced, and emerging technologies like AI are actively shaping the way we work and deliver impact.

Join us and experience a better way to work!

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Role Overview:

The Senior Director at Accordion is responsible for managing multiple high-value client relationships and shaping engagements and analytics consulting approach. This role requires a strong blend of consulting mindset, advanced analytics expertise, and a hands-on approach to guiding project execution when necessary. They will drive thought leadership, mentor teams, and spearhead initiatives that enhance the firm’s value proposition in analytics-driven decision-making. Additionally, the Senior Director will play a critical role in supporting business development activities, ensuring sustained growth through innovative analytics solutions and deep client engagement. The role also leverages AI enabled tools to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and deliver deeper business insights.

What You will do:

• Own and drive the consulting and analytics vision for clients, integrating analytics as a core enabler of business transformation and value creation.
• Lead high-stakes engagements, partnering with client executives to shape business strategy through data-driven insights. Use advanced analytics and AI-assisted capabilities to improve speed and depth of analysis
• Define and implement best-in-class consulting methodologies, combining analytical frameworks with commercial acumen to solve ambiguous and complex business problems while leveraging AI-enabled productivity tools where relevant.
• Build and maintain C-level relationships, influencing decision-making and embedding analytics as a key component of enterprise strategy.
• Drive thought leadership by shaping industry perspectives on advanced analytics, AI, and datadriven consulting.
• Ensure business growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s overall strategy.
• While focusing on strategic leadership, remain hands-on when required—guiding teams on approach design, reviewing models, and ensuring high-impact deliverables.
• Mentor and develop managers and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and consulting rigor. Coach and develop team members on both core consulting capabilities and AI enabled working practices.

Ideally, you have:

• Undergraduate degree (B.E/B.Tech.) from tier-1/tier-2 colleges.
• MBA degree from top tier colleges is preferred.
• Should have a minimum of 9 years of experience.
• Strong analytical reasoning & problem-solving capabilities to identify patterns, draw insights and recommend solutions live.
• Ability to share complex thoughts and tailor written and verbal communication based on the context.
• Strong multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects across diverse industries.
• Experience in client-facing/professional services environment

Explore a Career at Accordion:

A Culture of Impact & Excellence

• A culture of merit & recognition: Thrive in a meritocratic, high-growth environment with semi-annual performance and promotion cycles.
• Multi - dimensional exposure: Navigate complex, high stakes workstreams across diverse industries and domains. At Accordion, you will engage with varied intellectual challenges —leveraging data and AI-enabled tools to uncover insights, solve problems faster, that keep your perspective sharp, and your curiosity fuelled.
• Entrepreneurial environment: Exercise the intellectual freedom to make definitive decisions and the autonomy to own their outcomes. We reward initiative, encouraging you to expand your influence and assume larger responsibilities.
• Collaborative vitality: Experience a non-bureaucratic, high-energy culture alongside high-calibre peers. Our environment is designed to challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth through shared expertise and collective ambition.

Our Commitment to Your Well-being

We believe that our collective success is rooted in the personal well-being and growth of our people. We have curated a suite of benefits designed to support you and your family’s health, celebrate your milestones, and empower your professional journey.

• Comprehensive health & security: We provide fully covered Health and Group Term Life Insurance for you, with health insurance coverage extending to your immediate family.
• Care on your terms: Access expert medical guidance through on-site health camps or our integrated tele-health services. This ecosystem includes free professional consultations alongside discounted healthcare services including dental and vision care.
• Integrated family support: We support working parents with a fully sponsored, premium on-site Day Care facility.
• Empowering leave structures: Our robust leave policy is an intentional commitment to work-life integration, featuring dedicated maternity and parental support designed to help new parents through life’s major transitions.
• A culture of recognition: We believe every breakthrough deserves an audience. Through our dedicated rewards platform, we pause to celebrate both your professional triumphs and your most meaningful personal milestones.
• Architecting your growth: Thrive in a positive & transparent environment designed for the continuous evolution of your craft. We provide the infrastructure - through learning programs and engagement initiatives - to bridge the gap between your personal aspirations and professional mastery.