Project Finance - Associate Director

Internetwork Expert; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Dubai seeks a financial modeling lead to manage teams and support strategic decision-making across various assignments. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and significant experience in Project Finance. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge financial modeling tools

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Demonstrates core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across active assignments.
• Develop and optimize financial models.
• Support clients in bid documentation preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Project Finance expertise

Communication

Education

Degree in a 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.

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• 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.

• 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.