Project Finance - Associate Director

Gridlines; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking an experienced financial professional to lead multiple teams and optimize financial models. The role involves strategic guidance, team leadership, and business development in project finance. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a degree in a numerate discipline.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Growth Opportunities

Access to Cutting-edge Financial Modelling Tools

Collaborative Team Culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments.
• Provide strategic guidance into the structuring of transactions.
• Support clients in preparation of bid documentation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Drive

Innovation

Excellence

Education

Degree in Numerate Discipline

Postgraduate Qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

FAST Financial Modeling Standard

Job description

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 commercial 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
• Support clients in the preparation of bid documentation and financial submissions for tender processes
• Assist in analysing bid structures and providing input into value-for-money assessments and risk allocation.
  
  

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
  
  

Requirements

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• 6-10 years of relevant 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