For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are.

Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories.

In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts.

Our Performance Improvement team is growing rapidly and is looking for a motivated Associate Director. As an Associate Director you will partner with clients on a diverse range of engagements from strategic reviews through to delivery of operational and financial performance improvement solutions. Specifically, you will:

• collaborate with our team and clients to develop and deliver impactful engagements across a range of industries 

• analyse financial information, identify issues and prepare recommendations for our clients 

• assist clients to evaluate and understand the performance and position of their business; and

• proactively create and implement solutions that are as varied as the challenges our clients face. 

This role works alongside Partners, with constant connections with clients and across the firm. You will enjoy:

• Genuine exposure to senior leaders – you will provide support to the senior team members and will be relied on as a meaningful contributor.
• Market leading engagements – we are brought in for complex engagements when significant value is at risk, whether it is financial, reputational or otherwise. Our clients are often at the most difficult crossroad in their history, and this makes the work important, interesting, and educational.
• Meaningful work – our engagements are highly commercial, with an emphasis on developing impactful solutions to improve the bottom line and operations. As a team, our bias is towards rapid decision making and is grounded in deep analysis and learnings from client interactions.  

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications combined with 6-8 years’ experience, including experience in professional services.
• An intellectually and commercially curious mindset to understand how businesses operate from the inside.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving complex commercial issues.
• Demonstrating attention to and passion for detail.
• Strong financial and operational skills.
• Strong analysis, financial modelling and / or report development skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills to influence stakeholders to successful outcomes.
• A willingness to travel interstate as required.

At KordaMentha, we offer far more than just a job—we offer an opportunity to grow your career, expand your professional network, and make a tangible impact. As an integral part of our team, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders in a firm that thrives on innovation and high-performance culture.

At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. 

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.