Manager - Valuations

Division: Advisory 

Department: Deals & Performance 

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent 

Application Closing Date: 29 July 2026

About Us

McGrathNicol is an independent professional services firm specialising in Cyber, Deals, Forensic, Performance, Restructuring, and Risk & Compliance. For more than 20 years, we have supported organisations to navigate critical moments, from growth and transformation through to financial stress and uncertainty, across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Guided by our values – Understanding, Commitment and Impact – we are client-focused, collaborative and committed to creating an environment where our people can do their best work and continue to grow their careers.

The Opportunity

Our Deals practice is seeking a Valuations Manager to join our growing national team. This role is focused on the valuation of businesses, equity interests and intangible assets, delivering high‑quality valuation reports and advice across a range of commercial contexts. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, from major corporates and private equity groups to smaller privately owned businesses across industries such as retail, manufacturing, aged care, technology, professional services and infrastructure.

You will lead engagements from start to finish, working closely with senior leaders and partners nationally, contributing to complex valuation engagements across financial reporting, tax, and transaction‑related matters, including Independent Expert’s Reports and Purchase Price Allocations.

The role can be based in any McGrathNicol office nationally, with a preference for Sydney or Melbourne, given the level of collaboration with those teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver valuation engagements for a variety of purposes, including accounting / financial reporting, tax, and transaction support.


• Perform advanced financial analysis and modelling to support valuation assessments, utilising all methodologies including discounted cash flow, capitalisation of earnings and asset-based approaches.


• Perform robust and supportable valuation metric research and analysis including comparable companies, comparable transactions, discount rate inputs, and industry dynamics.


• Draft and review high‑quality valuation reports, ensuring clarity, technical accuracy and sound judgement in conclusions and assumptions.


• Manage valuation engagements end‑to‑end, including scoping, execution, review and delivery, while maintaining strong client relationships.


• Work collaboratively with the Deals team nationally, providing valuation input as part of broader transaction engagements where required.


• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to capability development within the valuations discipline.

About You

• Manager‑level experience (i.e. 5-7 years) within a corporate finance, deals or M&A advisory environment, with the majority of experience focused on the valuation of businesses, equity interests and intangible assets.


• Strong, proven technical capability of valuation methodologies, financial accounting and financial modelling.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong report‑writing skills.


• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and workstreams while maintaining attention to detail and quality outputs.


• Comfortable working in a national, collaborative model.


• Professional accreditation such as CA, CFA or equivalent preferred.

Why Join Us

At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in a dynamic and empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact in a social and inclusive team environment.  We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities.  Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship.  You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement.  Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.

Interested?

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career, apply today to join our dynamic team at McGrathNicol. For more information, please contact our national HR team at [email protected].