Principal – M&A Advisory

Overview

Lead M&A and commercial advisory for energy, overseeing due diligence, modeling, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• due diligence
• financial modeling
• report development
• team leadership
• risk assessment

Tasks

This role oversees end-to-end due diligence, commercial analysis, financial modelling oversight and market assessment, providing clear, data-driven insights that shape acquisitions, divestments and portfolio strategy. The principal will lead project teams, work closely with analytics and modelling specialists, and engage senior stakeholders across renewable energy, storage, networks and emerging technologies. -Interpret market dynamics, regulatory changes and supply–demand trends to inform deal positioning and strategic direction. -Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams delivering investment insights and commercial recommendations. -Lead commercial due diligence, transaction support, market assessments and valuation analysis for energy and infrastructure investments. -Develop high-quality reports, investment papers and presentations for senior executives and boards. -Strengthen commercial methodologies, market intelligence processes and project delivery frameworks. -Review and guide financial models, market forecasts, scenario analysis and risk assessments.

What You Bring

-Proven leadership capability, with experience managing teams and multiple concurrent workstreams. -Market modelling experience or exposure is beneficial, particularly where it supports valuation, forecasting or scenario analysis. -Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate technical or analytical outputs into clear recommendations. -Understanding of energy-transition trends, regulatory settings and broader market drivers. -Extensive experience in M&A, commercial advisory, transaction support or financial/market analysis within the energy or infrastructure sector. -Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business or a related field (preferred but not essential). -Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience influencing senior decision-makers.

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About Connectyou

-Founded to address the talent gap in Power Transmission & Distribution sectors in Australia and New Zealand. -Focuses on connecting skilled professionals with critical energy projects and operations. -Supports renewable energy grid integration, infrastructure enhancement, and clean energy delivery. -Recognized as a key player in enabling organizations to achieve net zero targets through talent solutions. -Awarded 'Best Agency - Engineering' in Western Australia for 2024.

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