BESS Financial Modeling Lead – APAC & M&A Strategy

CATL; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CATL is seeking a senior financial modelling specialist to lead energy storage project development in the APAC region. You will build and validate operating and financial models, and help secure infrastructure funding for international BESS projects.

The role requires deep expertise in financial analysis, project funding strategies, and cross-functional collaboration across geographies. Travel between China and Australia is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in energy/power sectors with technical and financial modeling.
• Mastery of financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Experience in developing robust forecasting models (operational and financial).
• Proven track record in Australian energy storage project development, M&A, or asset rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial workstreams within projects ensuring best practices and full integration with project inputs.
• Monitor APAC electricity market structures, pricing mechanisms, and price trends.
• Specify, develop and assure a range of business and financial models for project advice.
• Lead development of funding strategies and financial cases for international BESS projects.
• Support review and assurance of operating and financial models for BESS projects (standalone or co-located).
• Develop and optimize financial models (LCOE, NPV, IRR) with sensitivity analysis and risk assessment.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between project teams and internal departments.
• Conduct internal reviews of modelling work as part of CATL quality procedures.
• Support business development in APAC and identify M&A opportunities.

Skills

financial modelling

investment analysis

M&A

project management

communication

data analysis

renewable know-how

policy understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields

Job description

CATL is seeking a senior financial modelling specialist to lead energy storage project development in the APAC region. You will build and validate operating and financial models, and help secure infrastructure funding for international BESS projects.

The role requires deep expertise in financial analysis, project funding strategies, and cross-functional collaboration across geographies. Travel between China and Australia is expected.