Husk Power Systems - Senior Manager - Investment Analyst

Company Description:

Husk Power Systems ("Husk") is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

In 2024, it was named to Fast Company's list of 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, ranking #24 overall and #1 in the energy category.

In 2023, it was also named the "World's Best Challenger Brand" in the energy industry.

The company's AI-powered rural energy platform, centered around community solar minigrids, provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions and small factories.

It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit-financing of quality-assured appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain.

Husk's mission is to superchange economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Job Description.

Position objective:.

- We are seeking a dedicated Financial Analyst to join our growing company.

- Candidate will have an excellent understanding of Excel (or other spreadsheet software) and use that to perform complex financial analyses of projects for the company.

- Duties will include inter alia creating financial model, analyzing financial modeling and transactions, performing sensitivity and other ad hoc analyses, and creating and conducting presentations based on the results.

- The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines is a must.

Key Responsibilities Areas :

- This position will perform a range of duties, including, but not limited to, the following:.

- Create Unit Economics models: Work with different business heads to brainstorm and create unit economics models for our e-commerce, C&I business segments and any new business initiatives (current or TBD).

- Maintain and periodically update unit economics models for hybrid mini grids.

- Periodically update and refine the corporate financial model.

- Provide support for due diligence processes for various debt and equity fund raising that Husk has. or will be involved in by liaising with the CEO, Sr.

- Management and functional leads of various businesses.

- Coordinate and support the development of materials and updates to investors (financial reports, quarterly & annual reports, investor relations decks, newsletters, etc.

- Research: Maintain research database of the industry developments, keep track of various grant opportunities available in the market for India, Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries.

- Create, maintain and monitor a tracker of key financial covenants under various agreements across the Company and its subsidiaries.

- Evaluate new business opportunities and present for decision making.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Essential:

- Education in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.

- Strong grasp of accounting concepts, financial analysis, and financial modelling best practices.

- Excellent Excel skills or experience with similar spreadsheet software, including the use of charts, macros, and VBA.

- Knowledge of valuation models.

- A keen eye for detail and an ability to sift through large data sets to extract meaningful information.

- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders.

Desired but not mandatory:

- Experience working in startups, VC or PE firms.

- Experience with legal documentation (term sheets, facility agreements, security documents, inter-creditor agreements, shareholder's agreements).

- Demonstrated interest or previous experience working in Africa and/or emerging markets is preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

Job Location: Pune/Mumbai.