Industry Analyst - Melbourne, Australia - Total Eren Australia Pty Ltd

Description

Industry Analyst (Business Development & Project Finance)

Analysis & Reporting (Banking & Financial Services)

Total Energies Renewables Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Total Eren) is a subsidiary of Total Energies. Total Energies Renewables Australia has been active in Australia since 2017 and today owns and operates Victoria's largest solar farm, Stage 1 of Kiamal Solar Farm (256 MWp), with a growing pipeline of 2.5 GW of onshore wind, solar and energy storage projects.

TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in nearly 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people. TotalEnergies has an ambition to achieve 35 GW of renewable capacity by 2025 and 100 GW by 2030 – as one of the Top 5 largest renewable power producers.

About the role

The Analyst is a key member of the team required to support coordination, reporting and interface with Paris, the investment strategy (greenfield, tenders, partnerships, or M&A), bring Projects to Financial Close and facilitate the general development of projects in line with REN strategy until NTP.

• Implement and provide assistance to develop the business development strategy:
• Understand and implement the BD strategy for Australia, recognizing the market maturity, business constraints (including regulations), Company's strategy, and other contextual elements (considering articulation with Integrated Power - IP);
• Prepare analysis to evaluate new and existing projects and ongoing business development activities and for internal decision papers and presentations, particularly:
  • Ongoing financial analysis and tracking economics throughout a project's development lifecycle
  • Maintenance of up-to-date financing assumptions and bankability requirements
• Engage with colleagues/consultants to understand and evaluate project risks and opportunities
• Support any interface requirements with Paris HQ for reporting purposes across all teams, including preparing any reports and presentations, populating any reporting platforms/tools, implementing corporate processes and systems, coordinating with teams to collate information, attending calls and preparing templates
• Support the progress of assigned projects to Financial Close by:
  • preparing and maintaining budgets and schedules;
  • implementing project management structure and drive outcomes according to operational needs are met in line with agreed timelines, while maintaining consistent quality of work;
  • preparing RFPs for PPA bids;
  • supporting negotiation of PPAs;
  • understanding and ensuring project meets bankability requirements;
  • working across teams, particularly procurement team, to refine/optimise modelling assumptions; and
  • assisting with financing processes, including preparing marketing materials /IMs, coordinating due diligence streams and financial analysis including lender sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare analysis and review modelling assumptions that will inform investment decision making and participate as required in governance committee activities;
• Support interface and communications with all internal stakeholders (development, grid, engineering, procurement & construction, legal, etc) as well as with external stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Support the department head to engage with the Integrated Power business unit and contribute to IP's and Company's management understanding of the market.
• Support partnerships and acquisitions strategy:
• Support partnership and acquisition opportunities, in close coordination with M&A teams;
• Takes guidance on and actions assigned commercial negotiations and deal structuring of development and partnership agreements; and
• Guide assigned projects through Company's decision-making bodies up to Financial Close, in coordination with and with the support of the department head and HQ teams.
• Contribute to the execution of the digital roadmap to support the BD process
• Supports Head of department to organise effective reporting to MD and central Business Coordination, for overall monitoring and for the Project Development decision process

Qualifications

• Master degree of Business or Engineering or other relevant degrees;
• Strong experience in financial modelling or the development and commercialization of renewable energy projects;
• Minimum 2-3 years' in project finance or development /commercialization of infrastructure/energy assets;
• Understanding of renewable energy markets and technology;
• Self-motivated team player, with the ability to lead and take initiative;
• Strong attention to detail, project management skills and a highly organized approach to work;
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Outstanding presentation skills, with the ability to concisely communicate complex and detailed information ensuring it is appropriate to the audience;
• Agile team player who is across the detail and maintain focus on strategic objectives;
• Current Australian Driver's License;
• Able to travel nationally as required; and

Ad hoc duties as required.

To be eligible for consideration all applicants must be an Australian Citizen / Australian Permanent Resident / New Zealand Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in Australia and be willing to undertake the necessary pre-employment checks which may include a Medical and a National Police Check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

We aim to ensure that all candidates have fair and equitable access to the recruitment process. If you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please get in touch with our People and Culture Manager at

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Are you available to travel for this role when required?

What's your expected annual base salary?

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