Senior Strategy Associate

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. Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).