Job Description:
Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Preferred Industry: Venture Capital (VC) / Food & Beverage (F&B;)
Location: Open to candidates across India
Compensation: Flexible; open to equity-based compensation
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic, strategically driven, and entrepreneurial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with experience in the Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial strategy, fundraising, investment analysis, and business growth. Candidates with experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B;) industry, particularly those who understand the financial and operational dynamics of the sector, will be preferred.
This role is suited to a forward-thinking finance professional who can work closely with the leadership team to drive business expansion, strengthen financial performance, and create long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
- Lead fundraising activities, investor relations, and capital-raising initiatives.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, financial risks, business models, and growth potential.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Develop financial models, business valuations, and investment projections to support strategic decisions.
- Advise the leadership team on business expansion, capital allocation, profitability, and financial sustainability.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, optimize costs, and maximize returns.
- Support equity structuring, investment negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
- Establish financial controls, risk management practices, and scalable financial processes.
- Contribute to long-term business planning and value creation.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Experience in the Venture Capital (VC) industry, startup ecosystem, investment management, or a related field.
- Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Experience in fundraising, investor management, financial modelling, business valuation, and capital allocation.
- Prior experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B;) industry will be a robust advantage.
- Ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment.
- Open to candidates from any location across India.
Compensation & Equity
- No fixed salary range has been established for this position.
- Compensation is open for discussion based on the candidate's experience, expertise, and potential contribution.
- Equity participation or other mutually agreeable compensation structures may be considered.
Ideal Candidate
A strategic and growth-oriented finance leader with VC ecosystem exposure, an entrepreneurial outlook, and the ability to drive fundraising, financial strategy, and sustainable business growth. Candidates with relevant F&B; industry experience will be given preference.
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