Financial Analyst – Renewable Energy Projects

About the role

An international renewable energy company, recruited through Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for a mature Financial Analyst to be based in Nairobi. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with at least 5 years of experience working with private equity and renewable energy project developments in East Africa. The role covers financial modelling, portfolio analysis, lender due diligence and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for the project portfolio, including operational and liquidity forecasting models.
• Conduct portfolio performance analysis, KPI tracking and scenario/stress testing to assess returns and resilience.
• Support and lead due diligence with lenders, including refinancing, debt structuring and covenant negotiations.
• Prepare financial reports, covenant reporting and presentations for senior management and investors.
• Support investment decisions through market analysis, regulatory insights and evaluation of new opportunities.
• Participate in due diligence for acquisitions, investments and portfolio expansion.
• Build and implement portfolio optimization models to support asset allocation, acquisitions and divestments.
• Drive data management and automation, including dashboards, data integration and workflow efficiencies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in financial analysis and modelling.
• Experience in multi-jurisdictional environments; energy sector experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, full professional proficiency in English, able to work independently and in teams.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Knowledge of VBA or other programming tools is an advantage.