Hiring Professionals for Financial Analyst

About Renew Capital

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries. We back bold founders using technology to pursue Africa’s greatest opportunities. With over a decade of investment experience on the continent, Renew Capital is among the most active investors building Africa’s thriving private sector.

Powered by a team of investment, finance, legal, advisory, and market development professionals, our team includes seasoned investors, analysts, operators, and ecosystem experts with deep experience in scaling businesses across Africa.

Role Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analysis and projections for investment and due diligence. They forecast future revenues and expenditures to establish cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects, collaborating with portfolio CFOs and executive-level team members on company-wide investment efforts. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and proficient in creating financial models and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models and perform analysis on pipeline companies.
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance, making informed recommendations.
• Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation schedules.
• Identify trends and calculate ratios in financial performance, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate primary and secondary research on markets related to investments.
• Conduct due diligence on investment opportunities.
• Present analysis and research to the firm’s leadership, investment committee, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain fruitful relationships with pipeline and portfolio companies.
• Work closely with a diverse investment team across Africa using digital communication tools.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies on budgets, 13-week rolling cash flow, controls, and other financial management areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to sift through large data sets to extract meaningful information.
• Demonstrated ability to write and communicate complex concepts in English.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics