Posted:6 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Oil & Energy
Description:
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.
Job Description
Corporate Strategy & Business Planning
- Collaborate with the CEO & Chief of Staff to develop and refine corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and long-term objectives.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry benchmarking to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and potential risks.
- Conduct financial modeling, scenario planning, and impact assessments to evaluate strategic options.
- Drive strategic planning cycles, including the development of business plans, strategic roadmaps, and performance metrics.
- Provide actionable insights by synthesizing complex data into clear, concise reports and presentations for the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Develop high-quality materials that drive executive decision-making and influence corporate direction.
Strategic Initiatives & Execution
- Lead and coordinate special strategic projects, cross-functional initiatives, and CEO-sponsored programs.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track execution effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 4-5 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or a similar strategic role.
- Proven ability to analyse complex business challenges, develop structured recommendations, and drive execution.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.).
- Experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time