Sr. Financial Analyst

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential pan-African investment firm seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst based in Senegal. Our client operates across multiple countries on the continent, backing technology-enabled ventures and supporting founders building the region's private sector. This remote role offers significant exposure to growth-stage investing across diverse markets and sectors.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Financial Analyst will focus on three core areas:

Investment Analysis & Due Diligence:

• Prepare and maintain robust financial models for pipeline and prospective investment opportunities
• Analyze historical financial data, forecasts and assumptions to assess risk, return and scalability
• Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation schedules and capital structuring scenarios
• Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis and primary and secondary research to support investment theses
• Support financial and commercial due diligence processes from initial screening through investment committee review

Portfolio Support & Monitoring:

• Work directly with portfolio company finance teams on budgeting, 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts and financial controls
• Monitor portfolio company performance, identify trends, calculate key ratios and flag risks or opportunities early
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with portfolio CFOs and founders

Communication & Insight Generation:

• Translate complex analysis into clear, decision-ready materials for investment managers, leadership and the investment committee
• Prepare presentations, memos and dashboards that communicate insights concisely
• Collaborate with a diverse, distributed investment team across Africa using digital tools

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related field; MBA or Master's in Finance preferred
• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, private equity, venture capital, investment banking or corporate finance, with exposure to growth-stage companies
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including integrated three-statement models, valuation, scenario and sensitivity analysis and capital structuring
• Strong experience supporting or leading financial and commercial due diligence processes
• Proven ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership and investment committees
• Excellent Excel and financial analysis skills, with experience working with large, complex data sets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with investment teams, portfolio company CFOs and founders across diverse markets
• CFA or other recognized investment or financial modeling credentials preferred
• Must be based in Senegal for this remote role

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your profile and schedule an initial screening call with qualified candidates. We will then coordinate your introduction to our client and support you throughout the interview process. Please apply only through our platform—do not contact the client directly.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work with client organizations that share our commitment to equal opportunity employment.