Manager - Financial Model Build

Gridlines Group; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge modelling tools

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gridlines Group in Johannesburg seeks an experienced financial modelling specialist to lead and optimize complex models, manage active assignments, and guide a team of modelling professionals.

You will develop robust assumptions, run sensitivity analyses, interact with clients to reflect commercial issues in the models, and drive project plans and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts; accounting qualification is beneficial.
• Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of active assignments.
• Lead in the creation and optimization of comprehensive financial models.
• Develop and refine model assumptions, parameters and scenarios with Managers guidance.
• Discuss commercial issues with clients and ensure they are reflected in the model.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing to validate model outputs.
• Lead development of project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Train, motivate and manage junior team members; collaborate across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Independent worker

Education

Numerate degree

Postgraduate in accounting/finance beneficial

Accounting qualification beneficial

Tools

Excel

Job description

Operations:

• Managing a portfolio of active assignments.
• Lead in the creation and optimization of comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and refine assumptions, parameters, and scenarios under the guidance of Managers to ensure model robustness and reliability.
• Discuss commercial issues with clients and ensure they are accurately reflected in the model.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing to validate model assumptions and outputs, aiding clients in making informed decisions.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our financial modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Maintain meticulous records of modeling 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 modelling 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.

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• 4-7 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 is beneficial.
• An in-depth understanding of Project Finance, Corporate Finance or Financial Planning 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.

• 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.