Strategy And Finance Officer

Role Summary

We’re looking for a strategic thinker with financial sharpness and cross-functional muscle. The Strategy and Finance Officer will oversee the HQ finance function, manage the country finance teams, lead consolidation of financials, and support strategy execution. You’ll be the glue between data, decisions, and direction.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

· Co-lead development and monitoring of company OKRs, strategic plans, and cross-functional execution

· Perform market and competitive analysis for expansion and partnership opportunities

· Prepare board and investor updates with key insights, KPIs, and strategic recommendations

· Support strategic initiatives like Koolbuy, KoolKredit, and Cooling-as-a-Service with modeling and feasibility work

Finance & Reporting

· Manage and coordinate the activities of country finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to HQ

· Lead monthly financial consolidation across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and other entities

· Prepare group-level financial reports, forecasts, and budget analyses for management and external stakeholders

· Oversee group cashflow tracking, fund allocation, and performance against budget

· Support fundraising, grant tracking, and investment due diligence processes

Investor Relations & Special Projects

· Draft investor updates, pitch decks, and financial models to support equity and debt raises

· Work on RBF structuring, carbon credit revenue modeling, and other strategic finance initiatives

· Assist in the implementation of financial controls, audit readiness, and ERP or finance software improvements

Requirements

· 3–5 years’ experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or finance leadership at a startup

· Hands-on experience managing a finance team and overseeing multi-country reporting/consolidation

· Advanced Excel/financial modeling and strong presentation skills (PowerPoint, Google Slides)

· Strong communicator with excellent business writing and cross-team coordination

· Bonus: experience with climate-tech, carbon credits, or PAYGO models

What We Offer

· Key role in shaping the future of cooling and clean energy access in Africa

· Exposure to senior leadership and investor networks

· Fast-paced growth, high ownership, and international impact

· Competitive pay and performance-linked bonuses