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Associate Director - Model Build

GridlinesLondon, England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Associate Director role offers significant growth potential as you lead teams in creating and optimizing complex financial models, directly impacting strategic decision-making for clients. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial concepts, and a passion for developing junior talent, all within a collaborative and innovative environment. Apply to leverage your expertise and drive business development in a role that values excellence and offers rewarding career advancement.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
Business DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementFinancial Modeling

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.
  • 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