Senior Analyst - Assistant Manager

McGrathNicol Partnership; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Additional leave options

Employee assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Social and community engagement

Job summary

McGrathNicol’s Forensic team in Brisbane CBD invites you to join as a Forensic specialist focused on dispute advisory and business valuation. You will deliver high‑quality analysis, build client relationships and contribute to a diverse range of engagements with strong opportunities for growth.

You will bring a relevant undergraduate degree and strong Excel modeling skills, with interest in professional qualifications. This role offers a supportive culture and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• A relevant undergraduate degree in commerce/finance/business/economics/law.
• Interest in professional qualifications (CA/ CFA) or working towards one.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver forensic and advisory assignments, with emphasis on dispute advisory and business valuation services.
• Contribute to independent expert reports and financial models for dispute resolution.
• Quantify economic loss, damages and remedies in commercial disputes.
• Perform valuations of businesses, shares and intangible assets.
• Review work of other experts in legal proceedings.
• Undertake company, industry and financial analysis.
• Maintain compliance with professional and risk management processes.
• Participate in business development and relationship research.

Skills

Dispute advisory

Valuation

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in commerce/finance/business/economics/law

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

Company: McGrathNicol

Division: Advisory

Department: Forensic

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Application Closing Date: 31 December 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

Join our growing Forensic team in Brisbane CBD and work alongside leading forensic accounting and valuation experts on complex commercial disputes. You will deliver high-quality analysis, build client relationships and contribute to a diverse range of challenging engagements, with excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a range of forensic and advisory assignments, with an emphasis on dispute advisory and business valuation services.
• Contribute to the preparation of independent expert reports and supporting financial models for dispute resolution purposes.
• Quantify economic loss, damages and other remedies in the context of commercial disputes.
• Perform valuations of businesses, shares and other equity, intellectual property and other intangible assets.
• Review and critique the work of other expert accountants and valuers in legal proceedings.
• Undertake company, industry and other financial analysis.
• Maintain compliance with professional and risk management processes.
• Participate in business development, including relationship development and opportunity research.

About You

• A relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. commerce, finance, business, economics, law). Ideally hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification (Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst) or have an interest in obtaining one.
• Relevant professional experience, which may include forensic accounting, corporate finance, insolvency, audit, tax or other advisory services (dispute advisory and valuations experience will be highly regarded).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, ideally with experience in building financial models including discounted cash flow analyses (familiarity with S&P Capital IQ will also be highly regarded).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.

Wy Join Us?

At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in an empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact. We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship.

• 26 weeks parental leave
• Additional leave options
• Employee assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Opportunities for social and community engagement

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.

Interested?

For more information, please contact our national HR team at [e-mail].