Corporate Finance Analyst

AXIAN is a pan-African group present in 15 countries and specialized in 5 high-growth potential business sectors: telecoms, financial services, energy, real estate and open innovation.

Corporate Finance Analyst

As a Corporate Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Axian Energy’s financing strategy, ensuring the Group’s financial robustness, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. You will be involved in corporate and acquisition financing, business planning, financial modeling, and loan management.

Your Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

1 Corporate & Acquisition financing

• Drive debt financing processes from origination to financial close.
• Coordinate financial, legal, and tax due diligence.
• Support negotiations of financing documentation.
• Integrate acquisition targets into the Group’s consolidated business plan.

2 Business Planning & Financial Modeling

• Update and enhance the Group’s consolidated business plan (IFRS standards).
• Perform regular updates for projects under development and semi-annual plan reviews.
• Improve financial models for accuracy, consistency, and consolidation.

3 Post-Closing Loan Management

• Monitor loan disbursements and conditions precedent.
• Track holding and consolidated ratios.
• Ensure compliance with loan agreements and intercreditor arrangements.
• Develop tools and procedures for efficient debt monitoring.

4 Presentations & Reporting

• Prepare presentations for boards and financial partners, including investment forecasts and returns.
• Maintain and update corporate presentations for stakeholders.

5 Grant Management

• Collect and transmit budgets to grant providers.
• Monitor compliance with grant obligations in coordination with internal teams.

About you

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, with a specialization in Corporate Finance
• Prior internship or professional experience in corporate finance (banking, investment funds, or corporate), FP&A, or audit.
• Strong exposure to financial modeling is essential.
• Experience in the energy sector is a plus but not mandatory.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and corporate finance principles.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Languages:

• Native-level proficiency in English (mandatory).
• Knowledge of French is an asset.

Soft Skills:

• Rigor, attention to detail, and analytical mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to contribute to the financing of renewable energy projects across Africa.
• Exposure to complex corporate finance transactions and international partnerships.
• A dynamic and multicultural work environment within a growing energy platform.
• Career development opportunities in a group committed to innovation and impact.

This position is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender.