Senior Associate, Management Consulting

Grant Thornton LLP (US); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Management Consulting to support performance improvement initiatives for client organisations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management consulting experience, preferably in the retail or FMCG sectors. Responsibilities include analyzing client operations, developing strategic recommendations, and managing workstreams. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including a gym membership and family-focused support.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free annual gym membership

Active employee networks

Family focused support

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Change management

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related fields

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Associate, Management Consulting

About this role

As a Senior Associate in our Management Consulting team, you will play a key role in supporting performance improvement initiatives for client organisations. You will work closely with project leads and client stakeholders to diagnose business challenges, contribute to solution development, and help deliver impactful outcomes aligned with strategic goals. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to deepen their consulting expertise and take ownership of workstreams within complex projects.

Key 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.

If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Benefits

• Remarkable perks that put you first: Flexible working options to support you achieve a more 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 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.
• And many more!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

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We provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.