Strategy Development Manager at Downer Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Modelling, Valuation, M&A Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Commercial Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, Executive Reporting, Sector Strategy Development, Infrastructure Advisory, Management Consulting, Investment Banking

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The opportunity Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Strategy Development Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping long-term growth and investment decisions across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the General Manager – Strategy, this role sits at the heart of the business, partnering with senior leaders across Water, Energy Networks, Telecommunications, Power Transmission & Storage and Industrials. You will provide deep financial, commercial and market insight to support M&A activity, strategic planning and sector positioning in a complex, ASX-listed environment. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with executives, influencing decisions, and delivering strategic outcomes that directly shape the future of the business. What you’ll do · Build financial models, valuations and lead due diligence to support M&A and other strategic investments · Collaborate with the business to develop targeted plans for identified high growth or underperforming parts of the business · Analyse market, industry and competitor trends to identify growth opportunities and risks · Partner with EGMs, GMs and senior leaders to develop sector strategies · Lead the preparation of high-quality executive reports, presentations and board papers · Provide economic and sector insights to inform medium and long-term strategic planning What we offer · Competitive remuneration within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation · Exposure to executive leadership and high-profile strategic initiatives · Career development through Downer’s leadership and capability programs (including THRIVE and EmpowHER) · Access to Perks@Downer – discounts across finance, travel, wellbeing and lifestyle · Strong internal mobility and progression opportunities within Energy & Utilities What we’re looking for · 7+ years of experience in infrastructure advisory, management consulting, M&A, investment banking or similar · Experience working within the experience working in energy, water, telecommunications, digital infrastructure and/or industrial infrastructure sectors · Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capability · Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · A proactive, self-driven approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills About Energy & Utilities Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors, combining in-house expertise with specialist engineering and delivery capability. Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. How to apply Click Apply to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Responsibilities

The role involves shaping long-term growth and investment decisions through financial modelling, valuations, and M&A due diligence. You will partner with senior leaders to develop sector strategies and provide market insights for the Energy & Utilities business.