Job Title: Project Finance Manager
Hiring
Organization: Inuka Partners
Location
– Locality: Nairobi
Location
– Region: Kenya
Industry: Finance
Job
Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date
Posted: 08/12/2025
Inuka is working with a leading renewable
energy company to bring on a Project Finance Manager to oversee the financial
structuring, funding, and commercial management of renewable energy projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project finance within the
energy or infrastructure sectors and a proven track record of leading complex
transactions to financial close.
Responsibilities:
- Lead financial modelling, structuring, and
negotiation for renewable energy projects.
- Manage the financing process from inception to
financial close, liaising with lenders, investors, and advisors.
- Oversee due diligence activities, coordinating
legal, technical, and financial inputs.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation
strategies for project financing.
- Prepare investment proposals, presentations, and
internal approval documentation.
- Support commercial contract negotiations,
including PPAs, EPC, and O&M agreements.
- Monitor project financial performance and ensure
compliance with financing agreements.
- Provide strategic input on project pipeline
development from a financial perspective.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics,
Business, Engineering, or a related field; postgraduate qualification
preferred.
- 8–12 years’ experience in project finance,
preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, or power sectors.
- Demonstrated success in securing debt and equity
financing for large-scale projects.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
(advanced Excel proficiency required).
- Experience negotiating with DFIs, commercial
banks, and equity partners.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and
stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and
manage multiple priorities.
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of
additional languages is an advantage
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