BURN

Senior Strategic Associate

Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

15 days ago

About the Job

About the role
Burn is looking for a Senior Strategic Associate, who will be responsible for supporting commercial rollout and developing a deeper understanding of the business in the different countries BURN operates. The role will play a crucial part in building a go-to-market strategy for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify key trends, opportunities, and threats.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine strategic initiatives and business plans.
Work across multiple teams to develop IM, Board Reports, Corporate Presentations, Pitch Decks
Analyze financial data and develop financial models to support decision-making processes.
Prepare/ analyse competitive analysis and formulate proactive and reactive strategy accordingly
Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed.
Support the development and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Stay abreast of industry developments and competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, or a related field.
4-5 years of experience in a similar role (Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Business Analyst).
Strong critical thinking abilities.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong analytical capabilities.

Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

About the Company

BURN

Ruiru, Kiambu Province, Kenya

5000 +

<p>BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.</p>