Business Services Manager

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

We’re looking for an experienced leader passionate about creating growth strategies for international, corporate, privately owned businesses and high net worth families.  This role requires enthusiasm for supporting and motivating a team through training and mentoring to foster a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee a varied client portfolio of international, corporate, privately owned businesses and high net worth families in collaboration with teams across the firm

• Build close working relationships with clients to provide proactive growth solutions

• Develop and implement commercial structures to assist clients achieve their business and personal goals

• Lead and develop a team of associates and senior associates

• Engage in business development activities to enhance your portfolio and develop a specialisation of choice

Skills & experience

• CA/CPA Qualified with a solid base Finance degree or similar

• Experience with privately owned businesses, high net worth families and corporate clients

• Proven leadership of robust strategic advisory projects with a high level of independence and autonomy

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations

• Driven and growth focus to elevate service offerings

• Demonstrated flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to complex problem solving

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.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• First professional services firm to trial a 9-day fortnight

• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

• Company mobile phone and plans

• Funded professional membership

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave

• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

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.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

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

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