Energy M&A Director: Strategy, Deals & Execution

EY; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Gender-neutral paid parental leave

Job summary

EY-Parthenon seeks an experienced Director in Energy Lead Advisory to lead cross-functional M&A activities for the Australian energy sector, partnering with developers, investors and public sector stakeholders. The role is hybrid, based in Melbourne or Sydney, with a focus on sustainable energy transitions.

You will orchestrate origination, due diligence, financial modelling and deal negotiations, guiding clients through complex regulatory and market dynamics while delivering integrated advisory

Qualifications

• Experience in a transaction role within an advisory environment.
• Expertise in M&A, project and corporate finance structuring.
• Deep knowledge of energy market fundamentals, technologies, supply chains and policy implications.
• Passion for decarbonising the energy sector.
• Degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, engineering or law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for energy sector M&A transactions aligned with client objectives.
• Manage engagement teams for acquisition or disposal of energy projects with developers, investors and financiers.
• Lead execution: origination ideas, bid strategy, due diligence, valuation, capital structuring and negotiations.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance for energy sector projects.
• Oversee preparation of investment materials and financial analyses.
• Identify issues affecting purchase price and deal structuring, manage risk.
• Project manage teams and coordinate stakeholder information flows.
• Contribute to business development through client relationships and cross-sell.
• Leverage EY Renewables platform for insights and transaction expertise.

Skills

Transaction experience

M&A expertise

Corporate finance

Energy market knowledge

Public policy implications

Requirements gathering

Presentation skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, engineering or law

Job description

EY-Parthenon seeks an experienced Director in Energy Lead Advisory to lead cross-functional M&A activities for the Australian energy sector, partnering with developers, investors and public sector stakeholders. The role is hybrid, based in Melbourne or Sydney, with a focus on sustainable energy transitions.

You will orchestrate origination, due diligence, financial modelling and deal negotiations, guiding clients through complex regulatory and market dynamics while delivering integrated advisory