Associate Director - Project Finance

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead teams and optimize financial models. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in a financial role, possess strong analytical skills, and have sector expertise in Project Finance. This position includes opportunities for professional growth and offers a competitive salary with flexible working conditions. The successful candidate will drive business development and client relationships while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to financial modeling tools

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Sector leading expertise in Project Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across active assignments.
• Optimize financial models for strategic decision-making.
• Provide strategic guidance for structuring transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling using Excel

Collaboration

Innovation

Drive

Excellence

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

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.

Operations

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• Lead in the creation and optimization 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

Benefits

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