Insolvency Analyst

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

High-impact role

Direct leadership exposure

Industry variety

Flexible working

Job summary

Seek is seeking an Insolvency Analyst in Sydney, NSW. This role combines financial and strategic analysis within SME distress, risk assessment, and restructuring options.

You will lead client engagements, coordinate with accountants and lawyers, drive internal workflows, ensure ASIC compliance, and deliver case summaries to stakeholders.

Join a boutique team offering leadership opportunities, exposure to diverse industries, and a supportive culture with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial advisory, insolvency/restructuring, operations management, or business consulting.
• Understanding SME financials and the Australian insolvency landscape (safe harbour, informal workouts, asset protection strategies).
• Excellent analytical and commercial judgment with the ability to translate financial data into practical advice.
• Proficient with CRMs, case management tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and accounting platforms such as Xero or MYOB.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead client strategy and advisory initiatives, analyzing financials to identify options.
• Oversee internal workflows, case management, and staff allocation.
• Ensure compliance with ASIC requirements and produce case summaries.
• Collaborate with clients, accountants, and legal counsel to resolve cases.

Skills

Insolvency knowledge

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

CRM proficiency

Excel/Sheets

Accounting software

Client-facing

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Job Title: Insolvency Analyst

Location: Sydney, NSW

Industry: Pre-Insolvency Advisory

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

We are a specialist pre-insolvency advisory firm based in Sydney, dedicated to helping small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), directors, and individuals in financial distress. Our mission is to empower clients with proactive, strategic, and legally sound pathways to manage debt, preserve business value, and avoid formal insolvency wherever possible.

Our approach is practical and ethical, grounded in a deep understanding of financial, legal, and operational restructuring tools. We work closely with accountants, lawyers, and insolvency practitioners to deliver results that prioritise client outcomes and compliance integrity.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Insolvency Analyst. This is a pivotal position within the firm, combining financial and strategic analysis with process leadership and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will support client case development, assessing financials, identifying risk, and contributing to restructuring strategies, while also leading internal workflow improvements, compliance management, and reporting.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in insolvency, restructuring, financial services, or SME advisory who thrives in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Advisory

• Conduct deep-dive analysis of client financials (including P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, liabilities, and ATO obligations) to assess risk and recommend strategic options.
• Support the preparation of restructuring strategies, informal agreements, safe harbour assessments, and business turnaround plans.
• Draft executive summaries and recommendations for client briefings and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate directly with clients, external accountants, and legal counsel to drive case resolution.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee and improve internal workflows, case management processes, and staff allocation.
• Manage CRM, client data integrity, and reporting dashboards to track performance and pipeline activity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ASIC requirements.
• Implement best practice tools and systems to streamline case handling and communication.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the central point of contact for clients, creditors, insolvency practitioners, and internal team members.
• Maintain consistent communication throughout each engagement lifecycle, ensuring clients are supported and informed.
• Prepare case summaries and insights for internal and board-level reporting.

Skills & Experience Required

• Preferred experience in financial advisory, insolvency/restructuring, operations management, or business consulting
• Good understanding of SME financials and the Australian insolvency landscape (safe harbour, informal workouts, asset protection strategies).
• Excellent analytical and commercial judgment with the ability to translate financial data into practical advice.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using CRMs, case management tools, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and accounting platforms such as Xero or MYOB
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.

What We Offer

• A leadership opportunity within a growing and highly respected boutique advisory firm.
• A high-impact, multifaceted role spanning client strategy, analysis, and operations.
• The chance to work directly with firm leadership and make meaningful contributions to client outcomes.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and complex business challenges.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.