About the job

Financial Analyst – 6-month contract/ Internship

M&A and Project Finance – Renewable energy

Based in Nairobi – From February 2026

The successful completion of this short-term contract could result in a long-term contract.

1/ Company description

Finergreen is a boutique investment bank dedicated to energy transition. Founded in 2013, the company has already completed more than 250 transactions. With 100+ people based in a strong network of offices all over the world, the company provides Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, and Offtake Advisory services.

We advise our clients (mostly independent industrials, financial institutions or utilities) on strategic projects in either equity (M&A, venture or growth capital) or debt (project finance, private placements, LBOs) transactions. We also provide strategic consulting for Governments and development partners (PPP negotiations, renewable energy programmes development and sector planning).

We have a strong track record in deals execution since 2013 as we have supported key players on c.250 transactions representing more than EUR 6 bn; mostly with family businesses and entrepreneurs but also with large and international financial institutions.

We strongly believe that financial expertise is required as a fundamental driver of success for entrepreneurs in the energy transition industry given the large amounts of capital that need to be deployed on the long term to drive significant change on our planet.

2/ Job description

You will be based in Nairobi and work in close collaboration with the teams in Nairobi, Abidjan, and Paris on active advisory mandates in Africa, which may be M&A, Project Finance or Strategic Advisory missions.

You will work under the supervision of an Associate/ VP or a Director and benefit from various types of assignments and/or tasks and learns from the different business experiences that you come across. The position appeals to candidates with hands-on experience or behaviour, who seek a challenging opportunity.

Your main tasks will be:

Analysis and production activities:

• Perform preliminary financial analysis of projects or companies;
• Contribute to financial models, either on Project Finance or M&A transactions;
• Draft marketing materials (teasers, info memos, other memos, etc.);

Execution:

• Participate in the day-to-day interactions with lenders or investors;
• Participate in the due diligence processes;
• Contribute to the Q&A process between investors and clients;

Finergreen activities:

• Carry out market research;
• Draft client pitches;
• Contribute to communications, marketing or other material for the company.

In this growing company, you will get the chance to work in a young and dynamic environment while taking part in all the aspects of our diverse activity. You will acquire strong financial skills (financial structuring, balance sheet analysis, modelling...), and will gain solid knowledge of the energy sectors in various African countries and knowledge related to financial transactions (project finance and M&A) while evolving in an entrepreneurial framework where everyone participates in the growth of the company, where initiative is encouraged and where everyone can make an impact.

3/ Requirements

The ideal candidate will have an outstanding academic track record from a recognized school or university from which they will have obtained a Master’s Degree 2 with a financial or business background (or engineering with a good financial knowledge).

They have 12+ months of internship experience in advisory (investment bank or M&A/advisory boutique) or investment (investment fund or asset manager), previous experience in infrastructure or project finance in the renewable energy sector is a plus, as well as a previous experience in Africa.

Candidates will demonstrate the following skills:

• Dynamism combined with a strong work ethic and a sense of initiative;
• Curiosity, accuracy and analytical thoroughness, attention to details, deadlines respect and empathy;
• Financial analysis and accounting skills as well as financial modelling skills (Excel, VBA);
• Time management, organizational skills and great reliability and adaptability;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Knowledge of the energy sector and financing ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa.

They are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Written and spoken fluency in French is a plus.

Kenyan citizens will be preferred due to immigration and visa requirements (for immigration/visa purposes).

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications to favor a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can belong. All hires are based on qualifications, merit and business needs, regardless of gender, origin, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

4/ Terms

The position is based in Nairobi, compensation to be discussed based on the profile.

The position will be opened in February, but we are flexible regarding the starting date of the contract: February/ March 2026.

• Perform preliminary financial analysis of projects or companies;
• Contribute to financial models, either on Project Finance or M&A transactions;
• Draft marketing materials (teasers, info memos, other memos, etc.);
• Participate in the day-to-day interactions with lenders or investors;
• Participate in the due diligence processes;
• Contribute to the Q&A process between investors and clients;
• Carry out market research;
• Draft client pitches;
• Contribute to communications, marketing or other material for the company.

• Dynamism combined with a strong work ethic and a sense of initiative;
• Curiosity, accuracy and analytical thoroughness, attention to details, deadlines respect and empathy;
• Financial analysis and accounting skills as well as financial modelling skills (Excel, VBA);
• Time management, organizational skills and great reliability and adaptability;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Knowledge of the energy sector and financing ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Outstanding academic track record from a recognized school or university from which they will have obtained a Master’s Degree 2 with a financial or business background (or engineering with a good financial knowledge).
• 12+ months of internship experience in advisory (investment bank or M&A/advisory boutique) or investment (investment fund or asset manager).
• Previous experience in infrastructure or project finance in the renewable energy sector is a plus.
• Previous experience in Africa is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Written and spoken fluency in French is a plus.