Senior Consultant / Manager - Infrastructure Financial Modeller | Investor Advisory

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

With a mandate to grow its Investor Advisory team and capabilities, Arup requires a motivated individual with proven financial advisory experience gained on major infrastructure projects. The purpose of this role is to support the financial and Public Private Partnership (PPP) advisory offering across the Australasia region, based in Melbourne.
This is a high impact role that will help shape the future of Arup’s Advisory business and will include client engagement, work winning, project delivery, training and mentoring and technical advice. You will provide focus, continuity and technical guidance across business case and economics advisory projects across various infrastructure subsectors.

The Opportunity

• You will take primary responsibility for building, running, and/or reviewing the integrity of financial models for major infrastructure projects across Australasia
• You will undertake financial analysis of projects, often using financial models prepared by you or others in the IA team, to determine a project’s operational, financial and commercial viability, or to determine a resultant funding gap.
• You will provide financial, commercial and procurement / PPP structuring advice on major infrastructure projects
• You will build and maintain trust with clients through consistent, reliable support and by providing strategic insights.
• Working without continual direct support, but seeking guidance when necessary, this role is responsible for managing financial advisory engagements and leading project teams.
• Responsible for the performance and development of others through providing guidance, training, direction, and feedback.

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, commerce, or similar area
• Extensive expertise in financial modelling and analysis, including experience with complex project finance models.
• Experience in preparing government-side business case documents to facilitate budgetary appropriations.
• Familiarity with PPP and supporting project finance arrangements, including key credit metrics associated with well-structured transactions.
• Proven ability to grasp business dynamics, making informed decisions to drive growth and success by integrating market insights.
• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt interpersonal style to connect with diverse stakeholders, fostering open dialogue and collaboration

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.