Associate Director - Turnaround & Restructuring

Lead Group
Sydney CBD NSWFull time

Listed 20 Sep 2026

Closes 20 Oct 2026

Associate Director – Turnaround & Restructuring

Join a national Turnaround & Restructuring team in Sydney, advising businesses facing financial stress, operational challenges and significant change.
This opportunity combines diverse client engagements with flexible working, mentoring and professional development, supported by wellbeing leave and a comprehensive parental leave package.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements to support personal and professional commitments
  • Wellbeing leave and paid volunteering days
  • Mentoring, training and opportunities to shape your career
  • Diverse projects with top-tier clients in an entrepreneurial environment

The role
Working with CEOs, CFOs, Managing Directors and other senior stakeholders, you will help businesses assess their options and improve financial performance. Engagements span financial and operational restructuring, refinancing, profit improvement, cash generation, formal appointments and business transformation.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Advise management, owners, lenders and creditors on restructuring options
  • Analyse financial performance and develop practical, commercially sound recommendations
  • Support financial and operational improvements tailored to each business
  • Research target companies and prepare pitch and engagement materials
  • Contribute to business development and the team’s market presence
  • Coach and mentor colleagues while supporting high-quality client delivery

About you

  • Deep experience in corporate insolvency, performance consulting or restructuring
  • Strong financial analysis, commercial judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Proven team leadership and clear communication with senior stakeholders
  • A proactive, ethical approach and confidence managing ambiguity and change
  • Relevant qualifications such as CAANZ, ARITA, FINSIA or equivalent

About the firm
This national practice helps businesses navigate financial and operational challenges. Its team values continuous learning, diverse perspectives and an inclusive, flexible culture that supports individual career development.

How to apply
If you are ready to advise senior stakeholders, develop teams and contribute to complex turnaround and restructuring engagements, apply now.