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Senior Strategy Associate

BURN Manufacturing

NairobiSenior · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

BURN Manufacturing in Nairobi is looking for a Senior Strategy Associate to join their Strategy team. This role is suited for someone experienced in business plan writing and strategic analysis, supporting growth, market entry, and investment decisions.

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What you will do

  • Lead the creation of business plans for equity raises, debt financing, and new product or market launches.
  • Build and update financial models to support business cases and capital allocation.
  • Conduct market sizing, competitive intelligence, and regulatory scans for African market strategies.
  • Prepare clear, structured documents and briefings for the Board and senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with teams to collect inputs and verify assumptions for business plans.
  • Prepare materials for Board meetings, investor updates, and senior leadership reviews, and track follow-ups.
  • Support ad hoc strategic projects such as organizational studies, competitor benchmarking, and process improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 4 to 7 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or corporate strategy.
  • Strong ability in business plan writing producing clear, investor-grade documents with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
  • Preferred experience in manufacturing, energy, climate, or emerging markets.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Preferred self-starter mindset with attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
  • Preferred ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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