Associate Director- Bid Support

Gridlines; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial consultancy in South Africa is looking for an experienced Associate Director passionate about financial modelling. The role requires leading teams, optimizing financial models, and guiding strategic decisions. Candidates should have 6-10 years of relevant experience, a degree in a quantitative field, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, including office and remote work.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts; accounting qualification beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments.
• Create and optimize comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Project Finance expertise

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Company

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice.

We 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 Associate Director that 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 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 modelling 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 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 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

• (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 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.

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.