
Financial Analyst
Ijenga
Nairobi | Full Time | Real Estate
Closing in 2 weeks from now
Job Summary:
- The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in shaping our investment decisions, supporting the entire real estate investment lifecycle, and driving financial transparency in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment. This role requires someone comfortable wearing multiple hats—from detailed financial modeling and market research to investor communication and portfolio performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain flexible financial models to support acquisition underwriting, development feasibility, asset performance forecasting, and investment returns.
- Conduct comprehensive financial and market analyses to identify investment opportunities, potential risks, and portfolio optimization strategies.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to drive capital allocation decisions and support strategic planning.
- Generate regular and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and investor presentations that clearly communicate operational and financial results.
- Assist in fundraising activities by developing compelling financial analyses and materials for potential investors.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with asset managers, property managers, and external partners to ensure data integrity and effective execution of business plans.
- Identify areas for cost control, process improvements, and revenue enhancement within the portfolio.
- Support due diligence processes, coordinating information gathering and financial validation for acquisitions and dispositions.
- Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field.
- 1–3 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in real estate, investment management, or startup environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with real estate software is a plus.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to leadership and investors.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a startup setting.
- Familiarity with real estate metrics such as IRR, NOI, cap rates, equity multiples, and cash-on-cash return.
- Self-motivated and collaborative with a passion for real estate and investing.
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