Opportunity to join an international renewable energy developer company as M&A Manager.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute M&A Manager to lead the acquisition and divestment of utility-scale renewable energy assets across Australia, with occasional coverage of New Zealand and broader APAC markets.
The role focuses primarily on late-stage greenfield wind, solar, and battery storage projects, with a strong emphasis on RTB (Ready-to-Build) and COD (Commercial Operation Date) asset sales. The successful candidate will drive investment analysis, financial modelling, PPA strategy, and transaction execution, working closely with development, EPC, and financing teams to maximize value and accelerate deal closure.
Location: based in Melbourne office, or remote working
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end M&A transactions for wind, solar, and BESS projects in Australia, from screening and due diligence through to negotiation and closing.
* Develop and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, LCOE, IRR, cash waterfalls) to assess project economics under various PPA, merchant, and hybrid revenue scenarios.
* Drive PPA origination and negotiation for sell-side transactions, including term sheet structuring, credit assessment of off-takers, and coordination with legal advisors.
* Partner closely with Development and EPC teams to align technical assumptions, construction timelines, and cost estimates into transaction-ready deliverables.
* Support project financing efforts by preparing investor-grade materials, coordinating with lenders/advisors, and addressing due diligence queries.
* Manage external stakeholders including buyers, brokers, legal counsel, tax advisors, and grid connection consultants.
* Monitor Australian energy market dynamics, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform pricing and timing strategies.
* Occasionally support transactions in New Zealand and other APAC jurisdictions as business needs arise.
Skills And Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
* 5–8 years of experience in renewable energy M&A, project finance, or investment banking, with direct exposure to Australian wind/solar/BESS markets.
* Proven track record in selling RTB or COD-stage renewable projects in Australia; familiarity with major local and international buyers is essential.
* Hands-on experience in PPA negotiation; familiarity with assorted off-taking contract structures (stand-alone battery tolling, hybrid tolling, hybrid PPA) is highly valued.
* Strong financial modelling skills (advanced Excel); experience with P50/P90 analysis, merchant price forecasting, and storage revenue stacking is highly valued.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
* Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally within APAC.
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