Company Introduction

At ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE (ZOLAi), we are redefining what’s possible in emerging markets. More than an energy company, we are an AI technology platform embedding intelligence into energy, connectivity, and financial services infrastructure across the Global South. Our mission is bold: Energy Equality for All.

The challenge is immense: nearly 3 billion people still lack reliable, affordable energy—a barrier that has fueled inequality in income, healthcare, and education for centuries. We believe technology can finally close that gap.

Building on over a decade of experience scaling distributed energy (with roots as ZOLA Electric in Tanzania), ZOLAi now delivers the world's first Intelligent, AI-enabled, enterprise technology platform for critical emerging market infrastructure. We unite data with agentic hardware, control, and software layers to empower our Energy Service Provider (ESP) customers with the growth, efficiency, and financing necessary to deploy, manage, and optimize entire networks.

Already, our technology enables our Customers to power over 3 million people and businesses across 10 countries, transforming basic energy access into a foundation for connectivity, financial inclusion, and opportunity for generations to come. If you're ready to tackle a multi-generational challenge with cutting-edge AI, join us.

Always PAMOJA—one team, one mission.

About the Role

We’re looking for a high-caliber finance athlete to own and drive our FP&A function as a part time role with potential to become full-time in the future. This is not a back-office role—it’s an opportunity to partner directly with executives, shape the financial strategy of a fast-growing technology company, and build the FP&A muscle from scratch.

If you’ve spent a few years in investment banking, corporate finance, or consulting and want to move beyond being “the modeler” to owning real business impact, this role is for you. You’ll combine sharp analytics, strong business judgment, and a curiosity for AI-powered tools to redefine what modern FP&A looks like.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Corporate Model → Build and run the full company model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and turn it into the single source of truth for leadership.
• Drive Forecasting → Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts; deliver variance analysis and scenarios that leadership can act on.
• Shape Pricing & Unit Economics → Build pricing, margin, and unit economics models that guide product and go-to-market decisions.
• Manage Liquidity → Forecast cash flow, working capital, and funding needs to support growth and strategic moves.
• Be the Strategy Partner → Run analysis for capital raises, M&A, partnerships, and board-level initiatives.
• Build Reporting Muscle → Create lightweight, scalable SOPs for reporting—clean, automated, insightful.
• Leverage AI Tools → Deploy and experiment with AI-enabled FP&A software to automate workflows, supercharge modeling, and generate insights faster.
• Cross-Functional Impact → Work hand-in-hand with sales, ops, and product teams to make finance the engine behind smart decision-making.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in investment banking, corporate finance, FP&A, or consulting with deep exposure to modeling and analytics.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling chops—comfortable building complex, dynamic models from a blank tab.
• Strong analytical skills paired with business judgment; you can move from numbers to narrative fast.
• Familiarity with—or curiosity for—AI-driven FP&A software (Datarails, Anaplan, Limelight, etc.) and a drive to make yourself more productive with tools.
• Excellent communicator—you simplify complexity and make insights clear for executives and non-finance peers.
• Startup mindset: resourceful, independent, and energized by owning big responsibilities early in your career.

Compensation: This is a part-time consulting with a base salary of $45K to $55K a year or $750 to $1,100 weekly SOW + potential stock options

Why This Role Rocks

• You’ll own FP&A end-to-end with a direct line to the VP Finance and leadership team.
• Huge growth runway—learn more in two years here than five anywhere else.
• Be a pioneer in AI-driven finance, bringing next-gen productivity into the function.
• Work in a high-impact, mission-driven technology company where your insights shape strategy, not just spreadsheets.

Why Join ZOLAi?

Mission Driven With Global Impact

Operate at the intersection of AI, emerging market infrastructure

Strategic Seat at the Table

Diverse, Global Team

Unmatched Learning Curve

Competitive Package, High Ownership

Ready to apply?

We can’t wait to meet people who are passionate, driven, and inspired by what we’re building. Apply now and help us shape the future of energy access.