Financial Analyst

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries, focusing on backing bold founders using technology to solve Africa’s most pressing challenges. As a Financial Analyst, you will prepare financial models and perform in-depth analysis on pipeline companies, evaluating their financial data and performance to provide actionable recommendations. You will assess current capital expenditures, depreciation schedules, and identify trends by calculating key financial ratios to suggest improvements. The role involves conducting primary and secondary research on investment-related markets, performing due diligence on investment opportunities, and presenting findings to the firm’s leadership, investment committee, and other stakeholders. You will build and maintain strong relationships with both pipeline and portfolio companies, collaborating closely with a diverse and distributed investment team across Africa using digital communication tools. Additionally, you will work with portfolio companies on budgets, 13-week rolling cash flow projections, financial controls, and other financial management tasks.

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting or equivalent; MBA or MF degree is a plus; CFA or recognized credentials in financial modeling; 5+ years of work experience in a VC or private equity investment firm; Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills; Excellent Excel skills, including the use of charts, macros, and other analysis tools; A keen eye for detail; Ability to sift through large data sets to extract meaningful information; Demonstrated ability to write and communicate complex concepts in English.