Project Finance Manager

About The Job

Aula Energy is building a portfolio of solar, wind and battery assets that will power the clean energy future. We are looking for a Project Finance Manager to support Aula Energy’s growth by delivering on financing activities, managing debt facilities, and contributing to capital strategy execution. The role is hands-on and delivery focused, with defined ownership of key workstreams while supporting broader strategic initiatives led by the GM.

Capital Strategy Support

• Contribute to the development and execution of capital strategy by providing analysis and evaluating financing structures and future funding requirements
• Prepare analysis and materials to support Board and investment decisions
• Provide informed recommendations based on financial and market insights

Transaction Execution

• Support execution of project finance transactions including modelling, due diligence and coordination
• Lead defined workstreams within transactions, including managing advisors and coordinating inputs
• Maintain financial models to support transaction decisions and lender discussions

Debt Facility Management

• Take ownership of ongoing management of debt facilities including reporting, compliance and covenant monitoring
• Manage lender communications for operational matters
• Maintain debt registers and support refinancing planning

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with lenders, advisors and internal stakeholders
• Act as a day-to-day contact for selected external stakeholders
• Collaborate across development, finance and commercial teams

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum 5-7 years of project finance expertise
• Experience gained within a leading commercial bank, investment bank, infrastructure fund, renewable energy developer, energy company, or financial advisory firm
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian energy market
• Successful track record of technical skills in running an end-to-end deal process

Desirable

• Experience in the renewable energy market

Behaviors

Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex situations and make effective recommendations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in collaborating with a wide range of individuals at various levels internally and externally.

What We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing and service bonus leave
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Our Commitment

• We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background
• We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements

Ready to Make an Impact?

Be part of something bigger. Apply now and help us Power Up The Future.