Full-Time

Model Build Director

Updated on 9/3/2026

Gridlines

Gridlines

Project finance and modelling advisory

No salary listed

Remote in UK + 1 more

More locations: London, UK

Remote

Remote within the United Kingdom; the role also includes office-based and client-site work.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Consulting
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • Demonstrated core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
  • Entrepreneurial flair and the drive to create something exceptional.
  • Being a respected leader within the financial modeling sector.
  • An in-depth understanding of Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Planning concepts.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
  • An in-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
  • Strong analytical skills with proven experience building and operating financial models using Excel.
  • A degree in a numerate discipline.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the growth and development of the financial modeling team in country.
  • Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments.
  • 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 the development and enhancement of financial modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Lead resource planning across the team.
  • Develop and inspire a market-leading team.
  • Instill a collaborative, high-performing culture.
  • Lead the growth of the financial modeling practice in country.
  • Lead the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business.
  • Lead the development of client pitches.
Desired Qualifications
  • An accounting qualification is beneficial.
  • A postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance is beneficial.
  • Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable.

Operating as a project-finance advisory and financial-modelling firm, Gridlines focuses on its stated market and service model. It builds, reviews, and audits complex models used for infrastructure, energy, and other long-term investment decisions. Specialists combine finance, accounting, commercial analysis, and model-engineering skills for sponsors, investors, and public bodies. Roles include financial modelling, model audit, project finance, advisory, training, and business operations. The profile is Gridlines and its specialist advisory practice.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gridlines booked February, June, and August 2026 projects, showing active demand.
  • Its 2026 insights on grid risk position it as a thought leader.
  • European and Middle Eastern infrastructure buildouts keep renewables, storage, and transmission advisory busy.

What critics are saying

  • Gridlines faces intense competition from Big Four advisory and infrastructure-specialist firms.
  • Client concentration in renewable energy and storage ties revenue to delayed capital spending.
  • A large consultancy win at Masdar or BayWa r.e. could displace Gridlines within one cycle.

What makes Gridlines unique

  • Gridlines combines financial modelling and project finance advisory for energy infrastructure clients.
  • Its 2026 work spans BayWa r.e., Masdar, and Liquin with complex grid-risk mandates.
  • Its research focuses on grid constraints, capacity risk, and ASEAN Power Grid financing.

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