Senior Manager / Director

Mcgrathnicol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Additional leave options

Employee assistance

Job summary

McGrathNicol is a leading independent professional services firm seeking a senior leader in its Restructuring practice in Sydney to guide distressed engagements, shape practical turnaround strategies and protect value for clients.

You will partner with Partners, interact with boards and financiers, and lead multi-workstream projects while mentoring junior staff and helping to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and delivering complex, multi-workstream engagements.
• Confident and considered communicator with ability to build relationships with boards and clients.
• Thrives in fast-moving, high-stakes environments with resilience and adaptability.
• Commercially minded with genuine interest in clients' businesses and firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Partners and clients to develop and execute restructuring and insolvency strategies tailored to each situation.
• Lead and support engagement teams across multiple workstreams, fostering high-quality outcomes.
• Apply rigorous financial analysis and strategic thinking to complex problems to help clients understand options.
• Contribute to business development by building relationships and supporting pitches to grow the firm's presence.
• Serve as a trusted contact for senior client stakeholders, including boards, lenders and investors, in partnership with the engagement Partner.
• Foster a culture of openness, creativity and collaboration within the team.
• Coach and mentor managers and junior colleagues to develop their capabilities and thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Complex problem solving

Financial analysis

Job description

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

As a senior leader within our Restructuring practice in Sydney, you will play a central role in helping clients navigate some of the most challenging moments in their business lives. Working closely alongside our Partners, you will engage directly with boards, management teams and financiers facing financial distress working together to quickly get to the heart of the problem, shape practical turnaround strategies and deliver restructures that protect and restore value. You will bring deep expertise to a wide range of mandates across industries and business sizes, and will be a key voice in how we continue to grow and develop the practice as a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Partners and clients to develop and execute restructuring and insolvency strategies that are genuinely tailored to each situation.
• Lead and support engagement teams across multiple workstreams, creating an environment where people do their best work and quality outcomes are a shared goal.
• Bring rigorous financial analysis and clear strategic thinking to complex problems, helping clients and colleagues alike understand their options and make well-informed decisions.
• Contribute actively to business development — building relationships, supporting pitch efforts and helping to grow the firm's presence in the market alongside the broader team.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior client stakeholders, including boards, lenders and investors, working in close partnership with the engagement Partner throughout.
• Help foster the kind of team culture we're proud of — one built on openness, creativity and a genuine commitment to solving problems together.
• Invest in the growth of those around you through hands-on coaching and mentoring, sharing your experience and helping managers and junior colleagues develop and thrive.
• Stay across industry trends, regulatory shifts and emerging practices, bringing fresh thinking back to the team and helping us all stay ahead of the curve.

About You

A confident and considered communicator who builds genuine relationships across all levels — from junior team members to client boards.

Proven experience in leading and delivering complex, multi-workstream engagements, with a collaborative approach to getting the best from the people around you.

Comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-stakes environments — adaptable, resilient and calm when it matters most.

Commercially minded, with a natural curiosity about clients' businesses and a genuine interest in helping the firm grow.

Warm, curious and principled — someone who genuinely cares about their colleagues, their clients and doing the right thing.

High levels of professionalism, discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters.

Why 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. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.