Gridlines – Manager – Model Audit Gridlines

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge modelling tools

Job summary

Gridlines is seeking an experienced model audit professional passionate about financial modelling and growth. You will analyse and review complex financial models with a team of modelling professionals to ensure robustness and reliability.

Requirements include 4–6 years in a financial advisory or corporate setting, strong Excel skills, knowledge of Project Finance, and the ability to lead a remote team. The role offers flexible working arrangements and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a financial role within advisory or corporate settings.
• Good appreciation of accounting concepts; an accounting qualification is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of Project Finance concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently or in a remote team.
• Experience building and operating financial models using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead model audit assignments to ensure arithmetical and commercial accuracy.
• Manage a portfolio of active assignments and develop project plans with timelines and resources.
• Review commercial documentation and reflect it accurately in financial models.
• Train and motivate junior team members and communicate findings to clients.
• Develop and enhance modelling methodologies and tools for continuous improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions and results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Numerate degree

Accounting/finance postgraduate beneficial

Accounting qualification beneficial

Tools

Excel

FAST modeling standard

Job description

Company:

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice.

Gridlines is transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence.

We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges.

We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.

Role:

We are seeking an experienced model audit professional that is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth.

You will work with a team of modelling professionals to analyse and review complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

Requirements:

Operations

• Managing a portfolio of active assignments.
• Lead model audit assignments, ensuring models are arithmetically and commercially correct.
• Use a combination of software checks and parallel model development to identify modelling errors.
• Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model.
• Take ownership of specific assignments and projects, demonstrating initiative and dedication to achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our financial modelling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Maintain meticulous records of modelling processes and methodologies to uphold our high standards and ensure consistency.
• 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 manage 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

• Supporting 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.

Key Skills And Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• 4 – 6 years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• A good appreciation of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial.
• An in-depth understanding of Project Finance concepts.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

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.