Project Finance Manager

About The Job

Aula Energy is building a portfolio of solar, wind and battery assets that will power the clean energy future.

Aula Energy is looking for a Project Finance Manager to support our growth by delivering on financing activities, managing debt facilities, and contributing to capital strategy execution.

The role is hands‑on and delivery focused, with defined ownership of key work streams while supporting broader strategic initiatives led by the GM.

• Contribute to the development and execution of capital strategy by providing analysis and evaluating financing structures and future funding requirements.
• Prepare analysis and materials to support board and investment decisions.
• Provide informed recommendations based on financial and market insights.

• Support execution of project finance transactions including modelling, due diligence and coordination.
• Lead defined work streams within transactions, including managing advisors and coordinating inputs.
• Maintain financial models to support transaction decisions and lender discussions.

• Take ownership of ongoing management of debt facilities including reporting, compliance and covenant monitoring.
• Manage lender communications for operational matters.
• Maintain debt registers and support refinancing planning.

• Build and maintain relationships with lenders, advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a day‑to‑day contact for selected external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across development, finance and commercial teams.

• Minimum 5‑7 years of project finance expertise.
• Experience gained within a leading commercial bank, investment bank, infrastructure fund, renewable energy developer, energy company or financial advisory firm.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian energy market.
• Successful track record of technical skills in running an end‑to‑end deal process.

• Experience in the renewable energy market is highly desirable.

• Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex situations and make effective recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in collaborating with a wider range of individuals at various levels internally and externally.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Wellbeing and service bonus leave.
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer leave.
• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Aula Energy is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, WORK
180 Endorsed Employer, and AFR Best Place to Work, and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know when applying.