Burn Manufacturing Hiring Strategy Intern

BURN Manufacturing is seeking a highly analytical intern to support its Strategy team with market entry analysis, financial modelling, and strategic planning.

What it offers

• Hands-on experience building financial models to evaluate manufacturing vs. distribution entry modes, unit economics, and break-even thresholds.
• Exposure to market sizing, competitive intelligence, and strategic decision support for capital allocation and go-to-market decisions.
• Opportunities to contribute to investment memoranda, board materials, and site-selection evaluations (lease economics, utility costs, regulatory incentives).
• Cross-functional collaboration with data validation and strategy reviews.

Who can apply

• Recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Demonstrable proficiency in financial modelling using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort working with incomplete or ambiguous data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.
• High attention to detail and intellectual rigour.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain financial models for investment and market entry decisions.
• Conduct market and competitive intelligence research across Africa.
• Support preparation of investment memoranda, board materials, and strategic planning documents.
• Contribute to market entry sequencing frameworks and site-selection evaluations.
• Synthesise findings into concise, visually compelling presentations for senior leadership.
• Participate in strategy reviews and project postmortems.

How to apply

• Apply via the Shortlist Job Board (this job is no longer accepting applications).
• BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Good to know

• The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
• BURN Manufacturing operates two solar-powered manufacturing facilities in Kenya and has distributed over two million stoves across multiple African countries.