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About this role

This newly created opportunity for Business Performance Manager based in either our Sydney or Melbourne office responsible for providing in-depth analysis and insights into the national and local performance of one of our key service lines.

This role is a true business partnering role and will require building relationships with all Partners and team members, taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting, lock-up management (WIP & debtor), analysis of transactional finance & management accounting, period end results and statutory compliance. Another key part of the role is reporting and analysing KPI’s from the Practice Management System to all stakeholders.

The role will also include project based tasks as required, such as supporting the Firms strategy, process improvement, client profitability analysis, charge rate & recoverability reviews, P&C salary benchmarking.

Key areas you will be involved in:

• Responsibility for month end processes, financial analysis and reporting activities
• Analysis of monthly results and reporting
• Providing business insights to stakeholders
• Preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Timely and accurate management accounting and financial reporting
• Policy development
• Risk management and compliance
• Ad hoc projects & other duties to assist the Head of Business Performance, CFO & National Managing Partner

You’ll be agile, responsive and most importantly you will bring a thirst for learning. Your passion for understanding your clients’ businesses will see you go beyond addressing technical issues to developing actionable growth recommendations.

This role will suit a results driven, team orientated professional with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• CA/CPA qualified (desirable)
• Minimum 5 years FP&A experience, ideally within a professional services environment
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Power BI experience (desirable)
• Exceptional analytical & problem solving skills
• Commercial acumen
• Highly organised
• Demonstrated initiative and follow through with projects
• Strong written and communication skills
• Can-do, enthusiastic attitude
• Strong team player
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail

Ability to manage and negotiate competing priorities

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.

We understand work is just one aspect of your life, so along with a competitive salary you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing, including:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life.
• Tailored mentoring program and the opportunity to work closely with Partners who care about your growth and development.
• Work overseas or interstate, (short periods as agreed with the team) knowing how important time is with your family and friends.
• 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.
• Funded CA qualification, additional study support classes to foster continuous learning as well as study leave.

We are proud to be a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity where our people are supported, connected, and heard. We recognise the importance of individual flexible work options and family-friendly work practices in maintaining diverse, adaptive and high-performing teams. To support you, we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and collaborative working environment. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and these guide us in supporting our people, our clients, and our community to thrive.

Grant Thornton strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage female candidates, Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability to apply.

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 Marnie Wapshott, from our Talent Acquisition team, on gttalentscouts@au.gt.com