Manager / Senior Manager

Division: Restructuring 

Department: Restructuring 

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent 

Application Closing Date: 1 July 2026

About Us

McGrathNicol is an independent professional services firm specialising in Cyber, Deals, Forensic, Performance, Restructuring, and Risk & Compliance. For more than 20 years, we have supported organisations to navigate critical moments, from growth and transformation through to financial stress and uncertainty, across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Guided by our values – Understanding, Commitment and Impact – we are client-focused, collaborative and committed to creating an environment where our people can do their best work and continue to grow their careers.

The Opportunity

As part of our high‑performing Restructuring team, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex, time‑critical engagements where your judgement and commercial insight directly influence outcomes for clients. Working alongside experienced partners and senior practitioners, you will support boards, management teams and financiers to stabilise businesses, preserve value and deliver successful turnaround and restructuring outcomes. Our work spans restructuring, turnaround and insolvency engagements across a diverse range of industries and organisations, from mid‑market businesses to complex corporate structures. You’ll be exposed to challenging, high‑impact assignments where your judgment, technical expertise and commercial thinking will make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams within complex restructuring and advisory engagements, taking ownership for delivery, resourcing and commercial outcomes.
• Apply strong market, industry and technical insight to identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities, contributing to practical and commercially grounded solutions for clients.
• Take responsibility for maintaining quality and rigour across engagements, ensuring analyses and deliverables meet McGrathNicol’s high standards and partner expectations.
• Perform and oversee complex financial and commercial analysis, including cash flow modelling, scenario analysis, valuations and decision support.
• Design, build and review financial models, management reporting and information frameworks that support restructuring, turnaround and advisory outcomes.
• Deliver responsive, high‑quality client service and actively contribute to the development of long‑term client relationships.
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members by delegating meaningful work, providing structured feedback and supporting their technical and professional growth.

About You

• Strong technical capability with a sound grounding in restructuring, advisory or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing junior team members while managing workflow and deliverables.
• Prior experience within a professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders and senior colleagues.
• Well‑developed commercial acumen, with the ability to understand client challenges, assess risk and contribute to value‑adding solutions.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters.
• A university degree in Business, Commerce or a related discipline; full Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)  membership  (or equivalent qualification) is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

At McGrathNicol, you’ll work in an environment where your expertise is trusted, your contribution is visible and your impact is meaningful. You will work on Australia’s premier restructuring assignments. We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional learning and career development opportunities tailored to your goals. Our inclusive and collaborative culture is underpinned by personalised mentorship, exposure to senior leaders and a clear commitment to your long‑term progression. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive range of support, including 26 weeks’ parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance initiatives, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities to engage in social and community activities.

Join a firm with a strong national reputation, market‑leading restructuring capability and a track record of solving complex, high‑stakes problems.

Interested?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button at the top of this page. If you would like further information, please contact our national HR team at HR@mcgrathnicol.com.