2026 Graduate Program, Forensic Accounting & Business Valuations, Melbourne
How we make our impact
FTI Consulting Australia Forensic & Litigation Consulting brings together experts from a range of disciplines to solve complex problems for our clients facing legal or regulatory threats, or involved in sale-of-business transactions. Often working on large high-profile domestic and international engagements, we provide financial expertise to complex litigation and arbitration matters, conduct contentious and non-contentions business valuations, investigate financial dealings and build frameworks for our clients to minimise financial risks.
What a typical day will look like
As a Graduate, working on client matters under the supervision of senior members of the team, your projects will include the quantification of financial losses suffered by businesses, investigating financial matters, and valuing shares, businesses, financial instruments and intangible assets. Your responsibility will involve:
Quantifying loss and damage in commercial disputes, including reviewing business records, performing financial analysis, and creating financial models
Executing a wide range of valuation engagements, including company and industry analysis, reviewing accounting data and performing financial, ratio and comparable company analysis
Undertaking investigations, including fraud, misconduct and regulatory compliance engagements, by analysing a range of financial and non-financial sources, and documenting the processes undertaking and findings made
Working with large data sets, including utilising data analytical tools
Supporting day-to-day engagement execution, including interaction with clients, financiers, auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors
Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations
Contributing to company initiatives and team development activities
What will you get out of the Graduate Program
Assigned an orientation advisor (buddy) and coach to ensure a smooth transition to working life
You will benefit from on-the-job training and coaching
Support in undertaking an appropriate accounting qualification such as a Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Learn from senior management in the team and work on large multi-jurisdictional engagements around the world
Exposure to our wide-ranging client base, including lawyers, corporates, government regulators, and banks
Strong knowledge of the legal process, especially regarding litigation, fraud and compliance issues
The opportunity to participate in business development and marketing activities
You will be part of our Graduate Development Program – a learning curriculum designed to meet your needs
What will help you to become our Graduate
Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (other degrees are also considered, particularly economics, in the sciences or data analytics)
Soft skills, such as empathy and respect: the ability to understand and recognise clients’ needs and work well with our people
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex financial information
Ability to work in a team and autonomously
This role will require travel to client and FTI offices
Unrestricted working rights in Australia
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Flexible working arrangements
Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees
Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualifications, such as CA, CPA or CFA
Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)
Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
Annual paid volunteer hours
Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - working group; FTI’s Women’s Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings and wellbeing resources
Corporate matching for charitable donations
Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia
18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families
Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)
How to Apply
When applying, please include your updated resume and your full, most relevant and recent transcript. Please ensure you include a transcript setting out your accounting and finance-related scores (for those who have completed subsequent degrees).
Applications without a transcript are not considered.
Applications close on Wednesday, 13 August.
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
