Meher Anand

Strategy Consultant @Accenture

London, GB

Global macro advisory- Speak to cross-industry clients about global macro developments (inflation, interest rates, currency developments, growth among others) and highlight the corporate strategy implications- Advised luxury goods companies on the implications of West-China decoupling and their growth strategy in China - Presented macroeconomic briefings for confectionary and food and beverage companies. Developed revenue growth strategies to offset the impact of inflation and weak consumer spending. Valuation analysis and equity fund raising- Built a business and financial model for an EdTech client using market sizing, pricing, and growth strategy to quantify the enterprise value- Helped the client approach equity investors to fulfill funding needs by building SAFE note decks- Assisted the client in raising USD 40 million in equity fundraising from investors by highlighting the business model, value proposition, and market demand for the conceptCommercial due diligence- Conducted Target due diligence for clients considering acquisitions- Examine Target’s financial statements and build scenarios around volume, price realization, and geographies to be tapped to estimate valuation across scenarios- Calculate synergies to be realized through the acquisition by estimating revenue and cost-side value creationCost take out (zero-based spend) advisory- Examine clients\' spend profile and identified cost optimisation opportunities - Identified opportunities include better pricing through supplier negotiations, demand management and tech application to automate processes - Facilitated USD 1-2 million cost savings