770 million people around the world still don’t have access to clean and reliable electricity. Okra has financial backing from investors including Schneider Electric, Smart Axiata, & Greenway Global Grid. Our mission is to use IoT and big data to provide technology that will enable rapid electrification of everyone who’s yet to be connected. We’re expecting a high-growth trajectory over the next few years, so it’s an exciting time for everyone!
This is a hands-on execution role. You’ll work closely with the Commercial, Project Finance and Customer Success teams to support customers in designing financially viable projects and preparing them for debt, equity, and grant funding. You’ll be deeply involved in financial modelling, project analysis, data processing, and funding application support.
If you’re excited about leveraging your skills in finance to create tangible impact, that will bring energy access to millions of people – then we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Financial Modelling & Analysis
Build, maintain, and update project financial models using existing Okra templates.
Run scenario analyses to evaluate project viability under different technical, commercial, and financing assumptions.
Process and analyse project data (site surveys, historical performance, tariffs, costs) to assess project economics.
Project Development Support
Support customers through early-stage project development activities, including:
Processing and analysing site survey data
Reviewing existing project performance data
Assist in preparing project materials for internal design reviews and approvals.
Support due diligence processes by preparing financial inputs, assumptions documentation, and data rooms.
Funding & Investment Support
Support the preparation and submission of funding applications (debt, equity, and grants)
Research and analyse relevant financing options (grants, concessional debt, export finance, short-term facilities) under guidance from senior team members.
Prepare briefing materials and analysis for investor and funder discussions
Commercial & Internal Processes
Support the drafting of commercial documents and contracts through financial and commercial analysis.
Assist in ensuring internal processes are followed, such as KYC and credit policy checks, Internal project design and commercial reviews
Work closely with Sales and Customer Success teams to support project pipeline development and execution.
Required Skills
University Graduate (Finance Preferred)
1–2 years experience in project finance and/or Consulting, Infrastructure, energy, or development finance roles
Experience working with projects or businesses in emerging or developing markets is a strong plus.
Hard Skills
Strong financial modelling skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Comfortable working with data and large spreadsheets; high attention to detail.
Ability to create clear, structured presentations and written materials for internal and external use.
Basic familiarity with commercial contracts and financial terminology
Soft Skills
Curiosity: Actively asks questions to understand the why behind projects, data, and decisions, and seeks out opportunities to learn and improve.
Analytical: Demonstrates a structured, critical approach to problem-solving, breaking down complex and ambiguous information into clear, well-reasoned analyses.
Executor: Takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion with supervision, reliably managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.
Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively with others, lifting teammates up, learning together, and sharing wins and failures.
Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively with others, lifting teammates up, learning together, and sharing wins and failures.
Transparency and openness: Open to sharing and receiving ideas and feedback candidly.
Integrity and respect: Ability to make ethical decisions even during challenges, acting with honesty and respect.