Associate Director / Director, Financial Advisory

The role

Associate Directors and Directors will lead diverse engagements and workstreams within the Financial Advisory team. They will manage junior staff and support senior leadership in client-facing delivery to help companies through uncertainty and stress.

What you will do

• Lead and manage key parts of engagements
• Support client management teams in preparing business plans and cash flow forecasts
• Provide cash management services to identify working capital improvements
• Review and stress-test integrated business plans and forecasting models
• Review detailed 3 statement forecasts and discounted cashflow
• Prepare report outputs including business plan documentation and board reports
• Develop and present restructuring, refinancing and insolvency options
• Liaise with legal advisors regarding documentation processes
• Prepare engagement letters and ensure compliance
• Support practice and talent development through coaching and mentoring

Required qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years Financial Advisory experience as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank as an analyst in a debt or special situations fund
• Understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation
• Understanding of financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook
• Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends, and key players
• Very strong analytical skills including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead mid-large teams and develop people

Nice to have

• An Accounting degree and/or Qualified Accountant
• Arabic language skills
• Experience in the UAE or KSA market

About the company

Teneo is a leading global financial advisory powerhouse providing innovative solutions from experts across multiple global regions. The firm offers integrated solutions to complex issues for clients including Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies.