Sr. Financial Analyst

Prepare and maintain robust financial models for pipeline and prospective investment opportunities. Analyze historical financial data, forecasts, and assumptions to assess risk, return, and scalability. Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation schedules, and capital structuring scenarios. Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and primary and secondary research to support investment theses. Support financial and commercial due diligence processes from initial screening through investment committee review. Work directly with portfolio company finance teams on budgeting, 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts, and financial controls. Monitor portfolio company performance, identify trends, calculate key ratios, and flag risks or opportunities early. Build and maintain strong working relationships with portfolio CFOs and founders. Translate complex analysis into clear, decision-ready materials for investment managers, leadership, and the investment committee. Prepare presentations, memos, and dashboards that communicate insights concisely. Collaborate with a diverse, distributed investment team across Africa using digital tools.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related field; MBA or Master's in Finance preferred; 6-8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, private equity, venture capital, investment banking or corporate finance, with exposure to growth-stage companies; Advanced financial modeling expertise, including integrated three-statement models, valuation, scenario and sensitivity analysis and capital structuring; Strong experience supporting or leading financial and commercial due diligence processes; Proven ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership and investment committees; Excellent Excel and financial analysis skills, with experience working with large, complex data sets; Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with investment teams, portfolio company CFOs and founders across diverse markets; CFA or other recognized investment or financial modeling credentials preferred.