Financial model audit
Identify and resolve critical financial model issues swiftly – because the stakes are high and your project’s success can’t wait.
Trusted by industry leaders
to complete $8bn+ of financial model audits
Join the league of industry leaders already navigating the future with Gridlines.
A model audit with all the rigour. None of the headaches.
Your model audit shouldn’t be a bottleneck for progress.
Gridlines’ unique top-tier industry practices combine meticulous attention to detail with a streamlined process that eliminates the traditional pains of auditing. No more frustrating delays, no more endless back-and-forth.
Just crystal-clear insights and a clear path forward, ensuring your project proceeds with both precision and ease.
Why miss out on smoother, smarter, stress-free audit
Why choose to endure weeks of delay...
Suffering weeks of delay before receiving your first feedback is not only nerve-wracking, it also means critical time is lost, limiting your ability to tackle major issues and stifling vital project momentum.
...When you can have this
We deliver first feedback in just 3-4 DAYS, enabling quicker problem-solving, enhanced decision-making, and significantly reduced stress.
Why choose unpredictable iteration charges...
Iteration charges are the industry standard. That means worrying about costs escalating outside of your control is standard too.
...When you can have this
At Gridlines, we believe there’s a better way. Regain control of your budget with our fixed-fee model audit. No surprises. No embarrassing over-spends.
Why endure the back and forth of old fashioned issue lists...
Traditionally model auditors share long lists of issues in several rounds. This is inefficient and adds delay and unpredictability into the process.
...When you can have this
We use the latest online collaboration tools and our unique “live shared issues list” to ensure you’re notified immediately when we find something in the model.
No more bouncing issues back and forth on issues logs for weeks on end. Just swift collaboration and faster resolutions.
Game changer
“Gridlines have been a great addition to the model-audit landscape, bringing fresh thinking and technology, a user-friendly commercial approach and an impressively experienced team”.
Mark Rider, Financial Modelling Lead,
DC Advisory
Two levels of review.
One collaborative approach.
| Comfort review This is a high level review aimed at investor comfort. It focusses on typical problem areas. |
Full model audit A full formal audit of active workings providing sizeable liability cover. Typically required for lender comfort or as part of authorithy RfP |
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| Model Logic | Bespoke model logic review reflecting either a focused, risk-based approach or, as required, a wider review. | Typically covers the financial statements, debt cover ratios, investor returns, bid proformas, and all active workings that feed into this |
| Documents | Not required typically | RFP, revenue payment mechanism (i.e. PPA or project agreement) and the main senior financing agreement |
| Tax and accounting review | As required | As required |
| No. of models | 1 iteration + 1 further iteration limited to changes related to the comments raised by Gridlines | Unlimited model iterations |
| Liability cover | 2x fees | £5m typically, and up to £10m |
| First Feedback | 3-4 working days | 3-4 working days |
| Typical fee | 16-20k USD* | 32-40k USD* |
| Final deliverable | Comfort letter | Opinion letter |
The above table reflects typical scope and timing for each of these review options. Each of these can be tailored to your specific needs.
*The typical fee is based on a Model with unique formula count of 3,000 and considers a tax & accounting review against report.
Why Gridlines?
We’re not just financial modellers; we’re pioneers redefining the industry. That’s why, in 2023, we audited more models than KPMG, Deloitte, EY, and PwC combined.
Financial modelling isn’t part of our service – it’s our sole focus. As dedicated specialists, we make it our business to lead the industry in new ways of working to ensure unparalleled precision and expertise.
Let us help you shape your industry with precision, insight, and strategic foresight.
Industry-leading financial modelling consultancy
Inframation League Table rank QI 2024 - by deal count
You’re in safe hands
As a company, we’re only 6 years old. But Gridlines is a team of seasoned experts who have come together with a unified mission to provide faster, more insightful financial modelling solutions.
That’s why, since our launch in 2017, the world’s leading institutions have already entrusted us with over 100 audits. Join the growing league of leading organisations already navigating the future with Gridlines.
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We have global model audit experience working on some of the world’s largest projects.
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