Strategy Associate, Bboxx
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST ENERGY POVERTY!
We are an international company with Head Quarter in London UK, leading the solar revolution across the developing world. Currently operating in 14 different countries we have already electrified many people across the world. Unlike other off-grid solar providers, the company controls the whole process from design to manufacture to distribution and financing.
Reports to: Head of Strategy
Location: Nairobi HQ
Purpose: The role holder will support the Head of Strategy in the strategic aspects of the business.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis: work on budgets/business plans and forecasts. This includes analysis of actual drivers of the business and communicating them concisely verbally and in writing.
Unit Economics: Oversee new product pricing, discounts etc.and challenging existing metrics.
Partnerships: Collaborate with other departments on establishing partnerships with new stakeholders and demonstrate economic value of those partnerships through business cases.
Due Diligence: Work on investor due diligences and RBFs from time to time.
Person Specification
Bachelors’ Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a similar discipline.
3 years’ experience in a similar role
Exceptional drive and commitment striving for excellence.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
High level of agility, eager to develop new skills and areas of expertise.
Desired skills include:
Business – proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint.
General business understanding, proposal writing skills and local taxes.
Strong data analytics.
Ability to execute and operationalize agreed deliverables
Ability to engage in whiteboard thinking as part of problem solving.
