Associate Director- Bid Support

Gridlines; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial modelling consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director passionate about financial modelling. This role involves leading teams, creating and optimising complex financial models, and driving business development initiatives. Ideal candidates have 6-10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in a numerate discipline. Competitive salary with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Access to cutting-edge tools

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Ability to build and operate financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of assignments.
• Create and optimise comprehensive financial models.
• Provide strategic guidance for transactions.
• Lead development of financial modeling methodologies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Project Finance expertise

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Company

Gridlines Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence. We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges. We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.

Role

We are seekling an experienced Associate Director that is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth. You will work with a team of modelling professionals to create, analyse and optimise complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable. A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites. Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand. Access to cutting‑edge financial modelling tools and resources. Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Operations

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• Lead in the creation and optimisation of comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision‑making.
• Provide strategic guidance and insight into the structuring of transactions.
• Review and interpret commerdcial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model.
• Lead in the development and enhancement of our financial modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

People

• Lead a team of modelling professionals
• Train, motivate and lead junior team members on assignments
• Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments.
• Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams.
• Simplify complex financial model issues to make them understandable for non‑technical stakeholders.

Growth

• Lead in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business
• Lead in the development of client pitches
• Lead client calls and build client relationships

Key Skills and Qualifications

We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.

• [6-10] years of relevent experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• An in‑depth understanding of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial
• Sector leading expertise in Project Finance
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models using Excel.
• Degree qualified in a numerate discipline, with a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance beneficial.
• Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable.