Director Bid Support

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function

Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting

Company Industry
Finance, Investment & Asset Management

Description

Company: Gridlines

Gridlines is a rapidly growing international consultancy practice. We are a truly joined-up global brand working on some of the most exciting project finance and infrastructure projects globally.

We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the worlds greatest challenges.

We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for entrepreneurial leaders to join us on this journey.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Director who is an established leader in the project finance advisory sector. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in establishing and building the Gridlines team in region. The role will involve establishing and leading the growth of the Gridlines business within the region.

Requirements

Operations:

• Lead in the growth and development of the project finance team in country
• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• 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 modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Lead in the planning of resources across the team

People:

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  Develop and inspire a market-leading team
• Instil a collaborative high-performing culture

Growth:

• Lead in the growth of the project finance practice in country
• Lead in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business
• Lead in the development of client pitches

Key Skills and Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of drive, innovation, collaboration and excellence
• Entrepreneurial flair and a drive to create something exceptional
• A respected leader within the project finance sector
• Sector leading expertise in project finance
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a financial advisory or financial modelling role within a recognized advisory practice
• An in-depth understanding of accounting concepts; an accounting qualification is beneficial
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models using Excel
• Recent hands-on experience in financial modelling for project finance transactions
• 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