[Hiring] Project finance - Associate Director @Gridlines

Gridlines; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a passionate Project Finance Associate Director to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple teams, develop comprehensive financial models, and drive business growth in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with talented professionals to tackle complex financial challenges and simplify them for clients. With a focus on professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial modelling space.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Growth Opportunities

Access to Cutting-edge Financial Tools

Collaborative Team Culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in a financial role within advisory or corporate settings.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts; accounting qualification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in creating and optimizing financial models for strategic decisions.
• Train and mentor junior team members while managing client relationships.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Project Finance Expertise

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

Degree in Numerate Discipline

Postgraduate Qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

FAST Financial Modeling Standard

Job description

May 01, 2025 - Gridlines is hiring a remote Project Finance - Associate Director. Salary: competitive base salary. Location: UK.

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We are 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.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director who is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth. You will work with a team of modelling professionals to create, analyse, and optimise complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities

1. 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.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

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 efforts 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.

• 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 is 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; a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is beneficial.
• Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, remote, and client-site work.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand.
• Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.