Manager, Data Analytics

Overview Grant Thornton Australia is looking for a Manager, Data Analytics to join our Financial Advisory team in Melbourne. This is a strategic growth appointment: you will be the first on the ground in Melbourne, building local presence and capability to support a rapidly growing analytics team. You’ll work with internal stakeholders (deal teams, partners and other service lines) and external clients to translate business problems into actionable data / AI projects, deliver high‑quality solutions, and help shape our analytics footprint in Victoria. This role suits an intellectually curious individual with a ‘data‑centric’ mindset: someone with strong critical thinking skills, who understands the power of asking the right questions, and can tailor their message to resonate with different audiences. Key Responsibilities Act as the founding Melbourne team member for Data Analytics, building local relationships and pipeline to accelerate team growth Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to understand business requirements and translate them into scoped analytics projects with clear outcomes Identify data sources, gather relevant information, and perform data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL / ELT) Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, trends and anomalies that inform decision‑making Develop and maintain data models, dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Databricks and Alteryx Lead Agile delivery cadences (backlog, sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews) and manage work in Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines), including code reviews and QA checks Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data findings, and present clear narratives for both technical and non‑technical audiences Mentor and coach junior analysts as the Melbourne team scales, fostering a culture of quality, reuse and continuous improvement Required skills and experience Significant experience as a Data Analyst or Analytics Consultant, preferably in a professional services environment, with comfort serving both internal stakeholders and external clients Strong technical skills in SQL and Python, with experience across Databricks / Spark and Power BI; familiarity with Alteryx (or similar) is a plus Demonstrated delivery leadership using Agile ways of working and Azure DevOps Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams, adapting communication for technical and non‑technical stakeholders Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members, setting clear standards and uplifting capability Desirable Exposure to dbt, Microsoft Fabric / ADF, data product thinking, or analytics in a financial advisory / transactions context Benefits & culture 9‑day fortnight with no salary reduction Funded professional membership and study assistance Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts And many more Diversity, equity & inclusion Grant Thornton is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent. For recruitment support information and to learn about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. Application support If you have questions or require adaptations to support your application or recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr