Manager, Management Consulting

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role
As a Manager in our Management Consulting team, you will be responsible for providing advice to organisations to deliver performance improvement in a timely and efficient manner, including identifying client needs and developing solutions which align to the client’s strategy and business requirements, and also effectively managing client stakeholders and the delivery team.

Key responsibilities

• Understand clients’ businesses and apply specialist knowledge and management consulting skills to diagnose client issues and provide performance improvement solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Actively engage with the client, building rapport, providing guidance and developing trust in order to deliver successful project results.
• Evaluate and analyse client financial performance, processes, systems and organisational structures.
• Develop clear initiatives with structured approaches that lead to solutions aligned to business requirements and strategic direction.
• Provide recommendations and proposals to revise methods, processes and procedures to support growth and resolve organisational problems.
• Implement and deliver approved recommendations.
• Review and quality check findings and recommendations in the context of the client’s broader business environment.
• Contribute to the continual development of the quality management within the team.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Stay up to date with relevant industry trends and best practices.

Skills & experience 

• Previous experience in a management consultant role, working for a professional services firm preferred.  Retail/FMCG experience would be advantageous.
• MBA or Masters degree in relevant area.
• Demonstrated advisory, project management or business partnering experience.
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Creditable business operations knowledge with the ability to anticipate changes in the external market and identify opportunities.
• Proven ability to engage with clients on consulting engagements.
• Proven ability to manage the delivery of complex projects.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups across all levels of client businesses.
• Proven analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Have a strong output focus with exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including training, coaching and mentoring.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, project management methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life.
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy.
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about.
• Family focused support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme.
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out.
• And many more!

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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

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 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.

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