Senior Strategy Associate Job BURN
BURN
Job description
Finance Jobs. BURN Jobs. Senior Strategy Associate leading the development of business plans for equity raises, debt financing, and new product or market launches, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field with 4-7 years experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy, in a manufacturing environment, on-site role.
Role Overview
BURN Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Senior Strategy Associate with a demonstrated strength in business plan writing to join its Strategy team. This role sits at the heart of BURN’s growth agenda, new market entry, manufacturing investment decisions, and board-level reporting. The ideal candidate combines rigorous financial and market analysis with the ability to translate complex strategic thinking into clear, compelling, investment-ready business plans and pitch materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of business plans, for equity raises, debt financing, and new product or market launches.
- Build and maintain financial models to support business case development and capital allocation decisions.
- Conduct market sizing, competitive intelligence, and policy/regulatory scans to inform market entry and expansion strategy across African markets.
- Translate strategic recommendations into structured, board-ready documents, one-pagers, and executive briefings.
- Partner with teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions underpinning business plans.
- Prepare materials for Board meetings, investor updates, and senior leadership reviews and follow-up tracking where required.
- Contribute to ad hoc strategic projects, including organizational studies, competitor benchmarking, and process improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant master’s degree is an advantage.
- 4–7 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a corporate strategy function.
- Demonstrated strength in business plan writing, able to produce clear, structured, investor-grade documents with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
- Experience in manufacturing, energy, climate, or emerging markets is desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines.
Desirable Attributes
- A self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.