Associate Director - Model Audit

About the Company

Gridlines is a fast-scaling financial modelling consultancy that helps clients navigate intricate financial decisions with speed and confidence. The firm works with ambitious clients involved in meaningful, high-impact work and is continuing to grow rapidly, creating opportunities for strong talent to join the journey.

About the Role

This position is for an experienced model audit specialist with a genuine interest in financial modelling and a strong drive to grow. You will partner with a team of modelling experts to examine and assess complex financial models, making sure they are dependable, accurate, and commercially sound.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee several teams working across a range of live engagements.
• Lead model audit work so that models are mathematically accurate and commercially appropriate.
• Offer senior-level direction and practical insight to support successful assignment delivery.
• Examine commercial documentation and ensure the financial model reflects it correctly.
• Help build and improve financial modelling approaches and internal tools through ongoing innovation and refinement.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and staffing arrangements to support efficient delivery.

Leadership and Teamwork

• Manage and guide a team of model audit professionals.
• Coach, encourage, and direct junior colleagues on assignments.
• Work closely with teammates, contributing to shared delivery and learning from others.
• Explain model findings and recommendations clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Translate highly technical model issues into language that non-specialists can understand.

Growth and Client Development

• Contribute to business growth across an important sector of the company.
• Support the creation and preparation of client proposals and pitches.
• Run client meetings and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in a financial role, ideally within a respected advisory firm or a large corporate environment.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles; an accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of project finance.
• Excellent analytical ability with hands-on experience building and operating Excel-based financial models.
• A degree in a numerate subject is required; a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is considered beneficial.
• Familiarity with the FAST financial modelling standard is preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate the company values of drive, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Flexible working setup, with a mix of office work, work from home, and client-site work.
• Strong opportunities for professional development as the business expands.
• Access to advanced financial modelling tools and resources.
• A collaborative and encouraging team environment.

Additional Information

This role is based in Canada. The position is full-time and onsite, although the benefits note flexibility across office, home, and client-site working arrangements.