Associate Director - Model Audit

Internetwork Expert; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced financial professional to lead multiple teams and projects. The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance, develop client relationships, and enhance financial modeling methodologies. The role requires 6-10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a competitive salary with flexible working arrangements and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Access to cutting-edge financial modeling tools

Collaborative and supportive team culture

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 a portfolio of active assignments.
• Provide strategic guidance into the delivery of assignments.
• Train and motivate junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

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 model audit assignments, models are arithmetically and commercially correct.
• Provide strategic guidance and insight into the delivery of assignments.
• 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 model audit 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
• 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.
• 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