Strategy & Business Advisory Associate - Flexible Work

Ashfords; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Social activities

Team building days

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Financial incentives in addition to my

Job summary

Ashfords is Melbourne’s South East’s largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm. We seek an Associate Business Advisor to join Ashfords Business Management Advisory and help drive value for mid‑market clients.

You will work on research, data analysis and actionable plans across growth, turnaround, and transactions, partnering with clients and internal teams to deliver measurable outcomes with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications

• You will be considered a professional, proactive learner who enjoys working closely with clients.
• Be comfortable with research, data gathering and analysis to solve challenging problems, supported by data analytics tools where appropriate
• Bring a considered, evidence-based perspective and structured methodology to client situations rather than acting on opinion
• Work independently at times while remaining accountable to meet timeframes and quality standards
• Remain focused on delivering excellent outcomes for clients, leading to positive feedback and referrals
• Continue to develop highly effective communication skills and relationships, with clients, our broader Ashfords team and external stakeholders
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing the competing demands of multiple engagements and diverse client needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research and analysis to understand how a client’s business is performing in the context of their industry, market and competition
• Developing materials to prepare for client strategic planning or advisory board sessions and building action plans based on the outcomes of these sessions
• Working with the Senior Business Advisor to accurately diagnose client challenges and work collaboratively with clients to define business improvement plans
• Identifying and reaching out to potential buyers of our clients’ businesses, including developing marketing materials to shape business transactions
• Contributing to practice and business development activities such as refining our methodologies, applying lessons learned and developing thought leadership and marketing materials.
• Support the development of objectives, strategies, and plans to enhance customer experience and satisfaction while ensuring effective use of organizational resources and capabilities.
• Identify business and operational gaps and opportunities using continuous improvement and change management methodologies.
• Analyze existing systems, structures, and capabilities to evaluate operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop actionable recommendations to close current‑state gaps and resolve organizational challenges.
• Prepare and present proposals to improve processes, optimize workflows, and redefine job functions to drive innovation.
• Support implementation of approved recommendations and participate in organizational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Research & analysis

Data analytics

Evidence-based approach

Independent work

Client communication

Time management

Job description

Ashfords is Melbourne’s South East’s largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm. We seek an Associate Business Advisor to join Ashfords Business Management Advisory and help drive value for mid‑market clients.

You will work on research, data analysis and actionable plans across growth, turnaround, and transactions, partnering with clients and internal teams to deliver measurable outcomes with clarity and confidence.