Sr. Financial Analyst at Renew Capital
ABOUT RENEW CAPITAL
Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a
presence in 13 countries. We back the bold founders using technology to pursue
Africa’s greatest opportunities.
With more than a decade of investing on the continent, Renew
Capital is among the most active investors building Africa’s thriving private
sector.
Renew Capital is powered by a team of investment, finance,
legal, advisory and market development professionals. Our bench includes
seasoned investors, analysts, operators and ecosystem experts with deep
experience scaling businesses across Africa.
ROLE SUMMARY
The sr. financial analyst plays a critical role in
evaluating, supporting and scaling high-potential ventures across Africa. This
role sits at the core of Renew Capital’s investment process, supporting
sourcing, due diligence, investment decision-making and portfolio value
creation.
The sr. financial analyst will work closely with investment
managers, portfolio company CFOs and senior leadership, building rigorous
financial models and translating complex data into clear insights that inform
investment decisions.
Responsibilities:
The sr. financial analyst’s responsibilities are focused on
three core areas:
1. Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
- 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.
2. Portfolio Support & Monitoring
- 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.
3. Communication & Insight Generation
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.