Financial Model Assurance Director

BDO UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm that empowers entrepreneurial organizations with high-quality financial advice and solutions. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a talented team within the Financial Model Assurance Services, working on exciting projects in infrastructure and energy sectors. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver value-driven outcomes while enhancing your professional growth. This role offers flexibility and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about driving success and fostering client relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Financial Model Audits throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Extensive project finance experience, including delivering mandates for financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional model assurance and financial modeling services to global clients.
• Lead the Financial Model Assurance Services team and manage business development.

Skills

Financial Model Audits

Project Finance

Commercial Management

Client Relationship Development

Team Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Job description

We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organizations need to navigate today's changing world.

We work with Britain's economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses that fuel the economy—and directly advise their owners and management teams.

We'll broaden your horizons

Our Advisory team offers a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They possess in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors, and markets, understanding the constantly changing risks and opportunities. The team works across strategy, operations, and improvement, as well as transactional and project-based work. From technology to risk advisory, they follow through on top-level instructions and resolve detailed issues—offering straightforward packages. Joining them means working on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience alongside industry leaders.

We'll help you succeed

Leading organizations trust us because of our high-quality advice, which stems from a thorough understanding of their business gained through close collaboration and long-term relationships.

You will be proactive and self-managing, confident in collaborating and communicating with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses thrive. You will also be encouraged to identify opportunities to enhance our delivery and expand our services to clients.

Role Overview

This challenging position is within BDO's Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing transactional model assurance and financial modeling services to global clients involved in infrastructure, energy, and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These projects include multi-million to multi-billion Pound ventures across sectors and regions.

The Director role involves leadership responsibilities, deputizing for Partners, and working closely with the senior team on planning, monitoring, reviewing work, quality control, business development, and practice development.

We are looking for someone with

• Experience managing Financial Model Audits throughout the engagement lifecycle, including commercial management.
• Extensive project finance experience, including originating and delivering mandates for financial modeling, assurance, and advisory services.
• Knowledge of PPP, project finance, infrastructure, and renewables is preferred. Experience with quality and risk reviews of work products is also desirable.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong commercial management skills and a track record of developing client relationships and converting business opportunities.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing teams.

You will be yourself; we value authenticity and contributions. We support agile working, offering flexibility to suit individual and team needs. At BDO, we aim to help you achieve your personal and professional goals through structured career development programs.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect are core to our culture. From informal conversations to formal mentoring, we support your career at every stage. Our agile framework keeps us connected, sharing ideas and resources. We invest in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces and encourage networking, skills sharing, and continuous learning through events and resources.

Looking ahead

At BDO, we empower entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fueling the UK economy. Our success relies on our people, and we continuously invest in your growth. With a clear purpose and evolving strategies, we aim to build on our strengths, combining global reach, integrity, and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and innovation, empowering our people to think creatively and improve continuously.