Accordion India - Associate - Data & Analytics Consulting

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, analytics and AI.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide. 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, leveraging a blend of domain knowledge, sophisticated technology tools, and deep analytics capabilities to tackle complex business challenges.

We partner with Private Equity clients and their Portfolio Companies across diverse sectors, including Retail, CPG, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Technology, and Logistics.

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.

Working at Accordion in India means joining 800+ analytics, data science, finance, and technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment to transform how portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion’s future—by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.

Join us and experience a better way to work!

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Role Overview:

As a Business Associate at Accordion, you will work on complex analytical projects, leveraging data-driven insights to solve business challenges. As the primary owner of assigned workstreams, you will apply consulting frameworks and analytical methodologies to drive meaningful outcomes. You will be responsible for data analysis, modeling, and ensuring data integrity while collaborating closely with team members. Additionally, you will support Business Managers and Directors by delivering robust insights and actionable recommendations.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze data and generate actionable business insights for clients by developing formulas and queries, working hands-on with tools such as Excel, PowerPivot, SQL, R or Python, and BI platforms depending on the specific client context.
• Contribute to thought leadership by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance analysis and streamline project execution. Understand the client’s challenges and translate them into well-structured analytical approaches that deliver business impact.
• Anticipate potential analytical roadblocks and collaborate with the team to address them efficiently. Synthesize complex data into clear, concise insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Frame business problems using a structured, data-driven approach to generate actionable insights.
• Support and collaborate with Analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables while instilling a rigorous, structured problem-solving mindset.

Ideally, You Have:

• Undergraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech.) from a tier-1/tier-2 college.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and proactive communication skills to coordinate with project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to apply business judgment and a structured problem-solving approach to complex challenges.
• Prior experience in a client-facing or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and/or Excel.

Why Explore a Career at Accordion:

• High-Growth Environment: Semi-annual performance management and promotion cycles, coupled with a strong meritocratic culture, enable a fast track to leadership responsibility.
• Cross-Domain Exposure: Engaging and challenging work across industries and domains ensures continuous learning and professional growth.
• Entrepreneurial Environment: Intellectual freedom to make decisions and take ownership, with opportunities to expand responsibilities.
• Collaborative & Dynamic Culture: A non-bureaucratic, engaging work environment with a strong peer network that fosters learning and professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
• Health & Wellness: Employee health insurance covering immediate family and parents, term life insurance, free health camps, discounted health services (vision, dental), free doctor consultations, and access to mental health counselors.
• Financial & Lifestyle Perks: Corporate meal card for tax benefits and cab reimbursement for women employees beyond a certain time.
• Work-Life Balance: Robust leave policy designed to support personal well-being, including maternity and related leave structures.
• Learning & Development: A transparent work environment with structured employee engagement and development initiatives.