Corporate Development Manager

Job Description

Brighter Together Our mission is to make sustainability affordable and accessible for everyone. By offering financial solutions to homeowners, we’re making renewable energy and home improvements more accessible to the everyday Aussie. Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human-first approach to business. As a business, we have been awarded AFR Sustainability Leader in the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies! We value different perspectives, skills, and backgrounds and have been recognized for our strength in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, winning Best Workplace Diversity (Finnies 2021). Like what you've read so far? Read on for info on this role! Role Overview As Corporate Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading corporate development projects and driving growth opportunities for Brighte. Corporate development initiatives will span across fundraising, M&A, investor relations, new product lines, and market expansion activities to identify overall opportunities for the business. Key focus areas: Special Projects and Commercial Activities Collaborate with the Head of Commercial Finance & Data on special projects and new product research. Explore new target markets and lead project execution. Analyse markets, costs, and pricing and present findings to top management and investors. Corporate Development and Strategy Assist the CEO with funding needs, supporting fundraising and investor communication. Research market trends and guide strategy and develop long-term commercial plans. Prepare reports and presentations. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Identify M&A opportunities and build business cases and manage strategic transactions and due diligence. Create analytical models and research for transactions. Handle transaction project management. Prepare materials for management, board, and investors. Investor Relations Manage shareholder relationships. Prepare investor relations materials and updates. Handle cap table and investor inquiries. What You’ll Bring A tertiary degree/post-grad qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Finance/Economics/Mathematics, Econometrics). Sound experience in an investment banking, consulting, or corporate strategy role, with strong transaction and/or capital raising experience or prior experience at a start-up or corporate where they’ve been involved in an equity/capital raise. Outstanding communication skills, with regard to having a diverse set of stakeholders - both internal and external. Project management experience, specifically, execution/delivery of corporate transactions. Financial modelling experience and understanding of financial statements. You are self-motivated, driven, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are adept at thinking analytically, with a high attention to detail and ability to drive results in individuals/teams. What's in it for you? Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs and a hybrid work model. Our office is designed for collaboration, creativity, and balance between office engagement and remote flexibility. Our in-office days are Monday through Thursday (4 days), with Friday as a remote day. Get social. We host a range of social activities at Brighte. A fan-favorite being our weekly Thursday social event, where you can catch up with colleagues over a drink, snack, and a game of table tennis. We also host a catch-up club every Wednesday where staff can grab a coffee with colleagues. We want our employees to share in Brighte’s success. You may be given an opportunity to join our Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP). Snacks galore – who doesn’t love that? Our thoughtfully stocked pantry includes snacks to suit your every mood. Fresh bread, protein bars, popcorn, fresh fruit, chocolate, soy crisps, cookies – you name it! We also offer a carefully curated collection of wines and beer on tap for those looking to unwind or enjoy a social moment. End-of-trip facilities. Cycle into work, lock up your wheels, and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers. Anniversary leave - your dedication at Brighte won’t go unnoticed. Enjoy an extra day to celebrate your work anniversary with us. Diversity and Inclusion At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr