Manager, Restructuring Advisory

• High-profile corporate insolvency engagements for a varied client portfolio
• Balance working from home with team connection days
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

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About this role

About the team

The Grant Thornton Restructuring Advisory team provides empathetic and tailored assistance to clients facing economic challenges, during what can be an emotional, overwhelming, and rapidly evolving situation. Our restructuring and insolvency specialists work with leaders to implement proactive measures, with a view to turn the business around and retain the most value for all stakeholders.

The breadth and variety of work available to this high-performing team ensures a dynamic environment in which you’ll be able to grow and thrive in your career. Our horizontal organisational structure will allow you to benefit from frequent, close interaction with the firm’s Partners, who are industry leaders within their field.

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager to be part of our market-leading Melbourne team.

You will play a key advisory role in our team and look after a broad range of corporate restructuring and insolvency engagements for a diverse spectrum of clients across different industries. You will manage relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders (such as business owners, investors, lenders and solicitors) and lead on innovative and commercial solutions to help our clients navigate and recover from adverse circumstances.

Key responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of restructuring and insolvency matters, including managing all aspects of formal and informal insolvency engagements with support from other team members as appropriate
• Manage the trading of various businesses, including preparation and oversight of cash flow forecasts, calculating employee entitlements and overseeing supplier / customer accounts
• Lead complex investigations, including source and application of funds, forensic tracing exercises, voidable transactions and insolvent trading reviews
• Prepare and review creditor reports, statutory reports and independent business reviews, and undertake and oversee detailed financial analysis
• Participate in business development activities, including assisting Partners in preparing and pitching for new engagements, as well as being involved in presentations, marketing and events
• Encouraged to build your own internal and external networks, with support as required
• Lead and / or assist in practice management such as internal training, recruitment and WIP / debtor management
• Provide coaching, mentoring and training opportunities to develop the skills of other team members

Skills and experience

Required

• University degree in a related discipline, such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance and / or relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• Strong accounting background with extensive experience in corporate insolvency / restructuring
• Experience in the conduct of business and financial forecast reviews for financiers or other stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience providing coaching and training to other team members
• Strong personal brand and level of engagement with professional networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to learn and work as part of a collaborative team
• Strong computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Excel

Desirable

• CA / CPA or other relevant professional accreditation(s)
• ARITA and / or TMA certification would be advantageous

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

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Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.