Associate Director - Project Finance

Gridlines; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial modelling consultancy in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead the creation and optimization of financial models. This role requires a strong background in accounting and finance with 6-10 years of experience in a relevant financial role. The position promotes a collaborative environment and offers significant opportunities for professional growth with competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should possess exceptional analytical skills and a passion for financial modelling.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Sector leading expertise in Project Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments.
• Create and optimize comprehensive financial models.
• Provide strategic guidance and insight into transaction structuring.
• Review and interpret commercial documentation in financial models.
• Enhance financial modeling methodologies and tools.
• Develop project plans and timelines for project delivery.
• Train and lead junior team members.
• Communicate model findings to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Drive

Innovation

Collaboration

Excellence

Strong analytical skills

Financial modeling using Excel

Education

Degree in numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Operations: Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• Operations: Lead in the creation and optimization of comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Operations: Provide strategic guidance and insight into the structuring of transactions.
• Operations: Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model.
• Operations: Lead in the development and enhancement of our financial modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Operations: Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
• People: Lead a team of modelling professionals
• People: Train, motivate and lead junior team members on assignments
• People: Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments.
• People: Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams.
• People: 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
• Growth: Lead in the development of client pitches
• Growth: 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.