Job Description: Finance Officer (Equity-Based) – KefiloRole Overview
We are looking for a
Finance Officer who will build and manage the
financial backbone of Kefilo. This is not a traditional accounting role — it is a
strategic + execution-focused position where you will work on
financial planning, fundraising support, unit economics, and business sustainability.
You will play a key role in ensuring Kefilo evolves from
pilot-stage operations to a financially structured, scalable business.
Equity Structure (Important)
- This is a pure equity-based role (no fixed compensation initially)
- 3–4 rounds of discussions → 1-month NDA-based working cohort → Core team agreement
- Equity finalized post funding & Pvt. Ltd. registration
- 5-year vesting structure
- Fixed compensation begins post funding
- You will be part of a core 25+ member equity team being built
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy & Planning (Core Focus)
- Build and manage financial models, projections, and budgeting systems
- Define short-term and long-term financial strategy aligned with business goals
- Ensure capital is allocated efficiently across different verticals (meals, kiosks, grocery, etc.)
- Unit Economics & Cost Optimization
- Develop and track unit economics for cloud kitchens, kiosks, and other models
- Identify cost leakages and optimize procurement, operations, and delivery costs
- Ensure all business models are financially viable and scalable
- Fundraising & Investor Readiness
- Support in preparing financial decks, projections, and investor materials
- Work on fundraising strategy (grants, angel investors, early-stage funds)
- Assist in financial due diligence and investor conversations
- Financial Operations & Compliance
- Set up systems for accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
- Build processes for transparent and structured financial tracking
- Revenue Tracking & Performance Analysis
- Track revenue across different channels (B2C, B2B, franchise)
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights
- Work closely with business teams to improve profitability and margins
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with operations, product, and business development teams
- Align financial decisions with ground realities and scalability plans
- Support pricing, packaging, and expansion decisions with data-backed insights
- Founder's Office & Strategic Support
- Work closely with the founder on financial decision-making and strategic planning
- Support high-priority initiatives related to growth, expansion, and sustainability
- Act as a bridge between finance, strategy, and execution
Who Should Apply
- 2–5 years experience in finance, accounting, consulting, or startup finance roles
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, unit economics, and budgeting
- Experience in startup environment or high-growth businesses preferred
- Ability to think both strategically and operationally
- High ownership mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What Makes This Role Different
- Combines finance + strategy + business decision-making
- Direct exposure to building financial systems from scratch
- Opportunity to work across multiple revenue models
- High ownership with founder-level visibility
Impact You Will Create
- Build a strong financial foundation for Kefilo
- Ensure business models are sustainable and scalable
- Enable successful fundraising and investor readiness
- Play a key role in taking Kefilo from pilot to growth stage
Skills: finance,budgeting,fundraising
