Director & Bid Support

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Director in Project Finance to lead and grow the project finance team. This role involves providing strategic guidance, developing a high-performance culture, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in financial advisory, strong analytical skills, and a degree in a numerate discipline. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, along with substantial opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge tools

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a financial advisory / financial modeling role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on financial modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the growth and development of the project finance team.
• Provide strategic guidance in structuring transactions.
• Develop and inspire a market-leading team.

Skills

Drive

Innovation

Collaboration

Excellence

Analytical skills

Financial modeling using Excel

Entrepreneurial flair

Leadership in project finance

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Overview

Company: Gridlines

Gridlines is a rapidly growing international consultancy practice. We are a truly joined-up global brand working on some of the most exciting project finance and infrastructure projects globally.

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 entrepreneurial leaders to join us on this journey.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Director who is an established leader in the Project Finance advisory sector. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in establishing and building the Gridlines team [In Region] The role will involve establishing and leading in the growth of the Gridlines business within [ Insert Region]

Requirements

Operations:

• Lead in the growth and development of the project finance team [In Country]
• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• 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 the planning of resources across the team

People:

• Develop amd inspire a market leading team
• Instil a collaborative high performing culture

Growth:

• Lead in the growth of the project finance practice [In country]
• Lead in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business
• Lead in the development of client pitches

Key Skills and Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• Entrepreneurial flair and a drive to create something exceptional.
• A respected leader within the project finance sector
• Sector leading expertise in Project Finance
• [10+] years of relevent experience in a financial advisory / financial modelling role within a recognized advisory practice.
• An in-depth understanding of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models using Excel.
• Recent hands-on experience in financial modelling for Project Finance transactions
• 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