Financial Modelling Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Financial Modelling Associate Director to lead complex modelling assignments in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a Big 4 firm, excellent Excel skills, and a strong understanding of modelling best practices. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work closely with clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial models and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable Big 4 or similar modelling team.
• Current senior manager or equivalent position.
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of cash and working capital cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead modelling assignments and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop financial models and tools for clients.
• Review models created by clients and advisors, providing initial insights.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in a numerate field

ACA or CA qualification or equivalent

Tools

VBA

PowerBI

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals across more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Globally, we deliver a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile, going beyond expectations. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Title: Financial Modelling Associate Director, London

Join us for more than you expect

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, with approximately 58,000 staff across over 135 countries. We foster a culture of independent thinking, prioritizing quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to provide our clients with exceptional, tailored experiences—personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

Our Groundbreaking Approach

Every day, our teams assist individuals, businesses, and communities in doing what is right and achieving their goals.

Our Modelling team supports clients with financial modelling across Advisory services, focusing on:

• Transactions and fundraising—sell-side or buy-side modelling to illustrate business stories, assess risks, opportunities, and returns, and support fundraising efforts.
• Strategic planning and decision support—modelling to aid ongoing business planning and evaluate the impact of decisions on company results.
• Restructuring and insolvency—turnaround planning, cash flow forecasting, and insolvency outcome analysis.
• Funds and valuations—asset and fund models for initial transactions, ongoing valuation, and reporting, especially in the infrastructure sector.

Financial models underpin most business decisions and transactions. We build, review, and update models across sectors, providing tools that are easy to understand, flexible, and robust. Most work is performed in Microsoft Excel, with some use of other programming languages. We share knowledge and best practices within our modelling community.

The Associate Directors lead complex modelling assignments, working closely with clients and supporting the broader team. This role offers significant growth opportunities as the team expands.

We support flexible working arrangements and aim to help you balance work and life.

About the role

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Lead modelling assignments and maintain strong client relationships.
• Execute and review modelling work independently and with expertise.
• Develop financial models and tools for clients, assisting in their design.
• Review models created by clients and advisors, providing initial insights.
• Update models to support other firm deliverables like valuations and insolvency analyses.

• Review team members’ work, ensuring technical excellence and compliance, and provide guidance.
• Interpret model results and communicate findings effectively to clients and colleagues.

• Prepare detailed model specifications and user guides.
• Manage risks associated with modelling assignments, including drafting engagement letters.
• Lead business development efforts, including understanding client needs and drafting proposals.
• Contribute to marketing activities, such as networking and preparing presentations.
• Support other Advisory teams with reports and analyses.

• Manage your time and team’s workload to meet budgets, monitoring costs and advising stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and training to junior staff.
• Contribute to the operational success and team cohesion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum requirements include:

• Experience in a comparable Big 4 or similar modelling team.
• Current senior manager or equivalent position.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with advanced techniques.
• Strong understanding of modelling best practices.
• Numerate with strong communication skills.
• Logical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven collaboration skills with clients and colleagues.
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of cash and working capital cycles.
• Degree in a numerate field, ACA or CA qualification or equivalent.

Additional desirable skills include coaching, industry or modelling specializations, VBA or PowerBI experience, and business development skills. We support your development in these areas.

Why Join Us?

Our inclusive culture values diversity and respects all colleagues, enabling everyone to perform at their best. We encourage bringing your whole self to work and pursuing passions outside of work.

Beyond work, we offer opportunities for secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide us in everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.

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