Senior Associate, Management Consulting

Overview Senior Associate, Management Consulting role at Grant Thornton Australia. This role focuses on supporting performance improvement initiatives for client organisations within our Management Consulting team.

As a Senior Associate in our Management Consulting team, you will work with project leads and client stakeholders to diagnose business challenges, contribute to solution development, and help deliver impactful outcomes aligned with strategic goals. This position is suitable for someone who is ready to deepen their consulting expertise and take ownership of workstreams within complex projects.

Responsibilities

Analyse client financials, operations, systems, and organisational structures to identify improvement opportunities.

Support the development of strategic recommendations and performance improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with client stakeholders to build trust and ensure alignment throughout project delivery.

Manage workstreams within broader engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and impact.

Assist in implementing approved solutions and tracking performance outcomes.

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvement, and team development.

Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and consulting best practices.

Skills And Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management consulting role, preferably within a professional services firm. Exposure to the retail or FMCG sectors is highly regarded.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Economics, Finance, or related fields.

Hands-on experience in change management and organisational development, including stakeholder engagement and implementation support.

Familiarity with process mapping, operational improvement, and transformation initiatives.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Commercial acumen and structured problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving performance improvement.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to complex business challenges.

Proven experience managing workstreams or projects, delivering high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.

Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options to support a 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 your passions.

Family-focused support, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme.

Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching.

And many more benefits.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ community members, and individuals who are neurodivergent or have a disability. For recruitment support information and to learn about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton, please visit our site. If you require adaptations or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com.

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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