Gridlines - Senior Manager - Project Finance

We are seeking an experienced Manager 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.

Main Responsibilities:

Operations:

- Work individually on projects as a lead modeller and manage one or more active assignments with junior support.

- Lead the creation and optimization of comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.

- Develop and refine assumptions, parameters, and scenarios under senior guidance (as required) to ensure model robustness and reliability.

- Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is accurately reflected in the financial 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 modelling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

- Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results.

- Maintain meticulous records of modelling processes and methodologies to uphold our high standards and ensure consistency.

- Lead the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

- Ensure the end-to-end timely delivery of projects and client communication.

- Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams.

- Simplify complex financial model issues to make them understandable for non-technical stakeholders.

- Travel to client locations for projects as required

People:

- Lead a team of modelling professionals on assignments.

- Train, motivate, and manage junior team members on assignments.

- Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments.

Growth:

- Support the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business.

- Assist in the development of client pitches and proposal preparation.

- Lead client calls and build client relationships

- 8-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.

- Experience in submitting project finance bids.

- A good appreciation of accounting concepts; an accounting qualification is beneficial.

- An in-depth understanding of Project Finance 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 modelling standard is desirable.