Senior Strategy Associate at BURN

BURN Manufacturing is hiring a Senior Strategy Associate to drive its growth agenda, new market entry, and investment decisions from its Nairobi office. The role focuses on crafting investor-ready business plans, financial modeling, and strategic analysis to support board-level decision-making in African markets.

What it offers

• Lead the development of business plans for equity raises, debt financing, and new product or market launches.
• Build and maintain financial models to support capital allocation decisions.
• Conduct market sizing, competitive intelligence, and policy/regulatory scans for African market expansion.
• Translate strategic recommendations into structured, board-ready documents and executive briefings.
• Partner with teams to validate assumptions and prepare materials for Board meetings and investor updates.

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant master's degree is an advantage.
• 4–7 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a corporate strategy function.
• Demonstrated strength in business plan writing and producing investor-grade documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, energy, climate, or emerging markets is desirable.

What you'll do

• Develop and refine business plans for funding and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct financial modeling and market analysis to inform investment decisions.
• Prepare executive materials for Board meetings, investor updates, and senior leadership reviews.
• Contribute to ad hoc strategic projects, including organizational studies and competitor benchmarking.

How to apply

• Visit BURN’s application portal to submit your application.
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