Empower New Energy is a Norwegian renewable energy investment company operating across Africa and beyond. We are looking for a sharp, driven Financial Analyst to join our Nairobi team and play a central role in how we manage, optimise, and grow our Kenyan portfolio.
What you will do
Portfolio Analysis and Modelling
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for existing portfolio.
Perform ongoing portfolio analysis to assess overall returns and alignment with strategic objectives and ensure an optimized financing structure.
Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to assess the portfolio's resilience to market fluctuations, policy changes, and other external factors.
Track and analyze key performance indicators for individual assets and the overall portfolio.
Lead due diligence process with lenders for project and portfolio refinancing and conduct scenario analysis to ensure optimal debt sizing and covenant structure.
Maintain and update operational models and ensure quarterly covenant reporting of all key metrics to lenders.
Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate the financial performance to senior management and investors.
Support investment proposals and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze market trends and changes in regulatory environment to support investment decisions.
Participate in due diligence processes for potential acquisitions or investments.
Build and implement optimization models to identify opportunities for asset allocation, acquisition, or divestments within the portfolio.
Maintain and update liquidity forecasts and resilience scenarios in liaison with Project and Asset management.
Data Management and Automation
Design and implement processes to collect and integrate asset performance data from various sources and ensure data quality and consistency.
Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to track and communicate portfolio performance effectively.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data workflows.
Stay current with developments in modelling techniques and support the implementation of financial best practices.
What you bring
Education and Required Experience
Bachelor in Finance, Economics or related field
3+ years of experience in financial data analysis, financial modelling
Relevant accounting qualification and experience (IFRS)
Experience in multi-jurisdictional operations
Experience from the energy industry preferred
Personal Qualifications, Skills, and Work Style
Excellent analytical skills and mindset
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Fully proficient in English.
Self-motivated and proactive in all aspects of the role
Computer literate and exceptional knowledge in Excel, with strong financial modelling skills.
Programming skills (eg. VBA)
What you get
Market conditions, to be discussed and agreed between the parties
Key Interfaces
CFO and Senior Group Accountant
External Lenders
Shareholders
Project and Investment Management team
Reporting Lines
Line manager: CFO
Office Location
Nairobi, Kenya. Occasional travel may be expected.
About the company
Empower New Energy is a Norwegian renewable energy investment company operating across Africa and beyond. We develop, finance, and manage solar and clean energy projects that deliver real returns and real impact. Our Kenyan portfolio is growing, and we are looking for a sharp, driven Financial Analyst to join our local team and play a central role in how we manage, optimise, and grow it.
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