Commercial Manager

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• Location: North Sydney

Who we are

Hanwha Energy Australia is a leading renewable energy company, part of the global Hanwha Group, specializing in the planning, development, and operation of large-scale solar and energy storage projects. With a strong commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Hanwha Energy Australia plays a pivotal role in advancing Australia's clean energy transition by delivering innovative, utility-scale projects that drive economic and environmental benefits. Backed by its global expertise, the company is at the forefront of Australia's renewable energy industry.

Position overview

At Nectr (part of Hanwha Energy Australia), we strive to provide affordable, clean electricity to residential and commercial customers. As part of this mission, our Project Development Team at Hanwha Energy Australia is developing a portfolio of utility scale solar and battery projects to generate, store, and dispatch renewable electricity. This role will be key in driving the commercial strategy for our projects, with an emphasis on project finance activities.

As the Commercial Manager in Project Development Team, you will have first-hand exposure to a wide range of electricity market and renewable energy transactions.

Reporting to the Head of Project Development, you will manage a variety of workstreams for successfully building out our project portfolio and contracting strategy. You will work in a small and experienced team, with the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the wholesale energy markets.

This role will be suited to an individual who has a passion for renewable energy and is keen to be at the forefront of the transition to a low emission energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Modelling, analysis, and reporting
  • Commercial modelling of battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Determine the financial feasibility of the projects and advise on the projects
  • Assist the continued development and maintenance of the project development pricing models
  • Modelling the National Electricity Market in a wide range of future scenarios to inform of risks and opportunities
  • Valuing power purchase agreement (PPA) opportunities and communicating with internal & external stakeholders
• Provide financial and analysis reports as needed
• Provide interface into business management and finance team as needed
• Participate in M&A analysis & due diligence of strategic acquisition targets
• Contribute to the transaction contract review process
• Assist with exploration of new business opportunities and strategies (primarily renewables such as solar and battery projects)
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal & external stakeholders
  • Engage with key external stakeholders including potential counterparties, financial and legal partners, market research providers
  • Lead and negotiate terms and contractual conditions with external stakeholders in relation to the projects

Work Experience & Skills

Essential experience & skills

• +10 years' experience in a similar role or Australian energy business highly desirable
• (Preferably in investment banking, big-4 professional services infrastructure/modelling team, in-house corporate or commercial advisory roles)
• Demonstrated experience in due diligence of renewable energy or infrastructure assets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly numerate and with an analytical mindset – you will possess an ability to interpret, query, model, and assess datasets
• Managing and leading negotiations, essential
• Great time management and prioritisation skills
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a financial discipline such as economics, finance/accounting, mathematics, or engineering.