Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst Jobs in Nairobi County, Kenya at Empower New Energy

Title: Financial Analyst

Company: Empower New Energy

Location: Nairobi County, Kenya

Empower New Energy is a Norwegian renewable energy investment company operating across Africa and beyond. We are looking for a sharp, driven Financial Analyst to join our Nairobi team and play a central role in how we manage, optimise, and grow our Kenyan portfolio.

About Empower New Energy:

Empower New Energy is a Norwegian renewable energy investment company operating across Africa and beyond. We develop, finance, and manage solar and clean energy projects that deliver real returns and real impact. Our Kenyan portfolio is growing, and we are looking for a sharp, driven Financial Analyst to join our local team and play a central role in how we manage, optimise, and grow it.

About the Role:

As a Financial Analyst, you will sit at the intersection of financial rigour and strategic decision-making. You will own the financial models that underpin our portfolio, support our relationships with lenders, and help us make smarter investment decisions faster. This is a hands-on role with real visibility. You will work closely with senior management, investors, and project teams across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to everything from quarterly covenant reporting to portfolio-wide optimisation strategies.

Responsibilities:

– Portfolio Analysis and Modelling

 Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for existing portfolio.

 Perform ongoing portfolio analysis to assess overall returns and alignment with strategic

objectives and ensure an optimized financing structure.

 Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to assess the portfolio’s resilience to market

fluctuations, policy changes, and other external factors.

 Track and analyze key performance indicators for individual assets and the overall portfolio.

 Lead due diligence process with lenders for project and portfolio refinancing and conduct

scenario analysis to ensure optimal debt sizing and covenant structure.

 Maintain and update operational models and ensure quarterly covenant reporting of all key

metrics to lenders.

 Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate the financial performance to

senior management and investors.

 Support investment proposals and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

 Analyze market trends and changes in regulatory environment to support investment

decisions.

 Participate in due diligence processes for potential acquisitions or investments.

 Build and implement optimization models to identify opportunities for asset allocation,

acquisition, or divestments within the portfolio.

 Maintain and update liquidity forecasts and resilience scenarios in liaison with Project and

Asset management.

– Data Management and Automation

 Design and implement processes to collect and integrate asset performance data from

various sources and ensure data quality and consistency.

 Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to track and communicate portfolio

performance effectively.

 Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data workflows.

 Stay current with developments in modelling techniques and support the implementation of

financial best practices.

Education and required experience:

 Bachelor in Finance, Economics or related field

 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis, financial modelling

 Relevant accounting qualification and experience (IFRS)

 Experience in multi-jurisdictional operations

 Experience from the energy industry preferred

Personal qualifications, skills, and work style:

 Excellent analytical skills and mindset

 Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

 Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Excellent communication and presentation skills. Fully proficient in English.

 Self-motivated and proactive in all aspects of the role

 Computer literate and exceptional knowledge in Excel, with strong financial modelling skills.

 Programming skills (eg. VBA)

Key Interfaces:

 CFO and Senior Group Accountant

 External Lenders

 Shareholders

 Project and Investment Management team

Reporting lines:

Line manager: CFO

Compensation and benefits:

Market conditions, to be discussed and agreed between the parties

Office location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Occasional travel may be expected

Open to candidates based in Kenya only.

• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Application Deadline: 8th September, 2026

Empower New Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.