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Associate Director - Model Build
Gridlines • London, England, United Kingdom
No Relocation
Posted: May 18, 2026
Job Description
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 and development of models.
- Discuss commercial issues with clients and ensure they are accurately reflected in the model.
- Lead in the development and enhancement of our financial modeling 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.
- We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
- [6-10] years of relevent 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
- 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.
Additional Content
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 and development of models.
- Discuss commercial issues with clients and ensure they are accurately reflected in the model.
- Lead in the development and enhancement of our financial modeling 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.
- We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
- [6-10] years of relevent 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
- 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.