About Meraki Labs
Meraki Labs is at the forefront of India's deep-tech innovation landscape, operating as a dynamic venture studio founded by visionary entrepreneur Mukesh Bansal (Founder - Myntra, Cure Fit) and Peeyush Ranjan (Former Google VP and Flipkart CTO). Our mission is to build and rapidly scale AI-first, "moonshot" startups—transforming groundbreaking ideas into next-generation industry leaders. Through a hands-on, intensive partnership model, we work closely with exceptional founders, driving these ventures from concept to impact.
We are looking for a visionary Chief Financial Officer to serve as the financial cornerstone of our Venture Studio. In this role, you won't just be managing books; you will be architecting the financial frameworks for an entire ecosystem of high-growth startups.
From overseeing fund deployment and LP reporting to advising portfolio CEOs on unit economics and runway optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving capital efficiency and investor readiness across our entire portfolio.
Fund & Portfolio Financial Management
- Oversee financial management of funds deployed across multiple portfolio startups
- Design and implement financial frameworks, controls, and reporting standards across the portfolio
- Monitor cash flow, burn rates, and runway for each portfolio company
- Lead fund accounting, LP reporting, and compliance with fund documentation
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Drive financial planning (FP&A) for the venture studio and individual portfolio companies
- Build and maintain financial models for portfolio businesses at various growth stages
- Advise startup leadership on financial strategy, pricing models, and unit economics
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and capital efficiency across ventures
Compliance, Legal & Risk Management
- Ensure statutory compliance for the studio entity and all portfolio companies (ROC, GST, TDS, FEMA, etc.)
- Oversee audits, tax planning, and regulatory filings
- Manage legal agreements, term sheets, shareholder agreements, and investment documentation
- Establish robust risk management frameworks across the portfolio
Education
- CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA / MBA Finance from a reputed institution
- CFA or equivalent qualification is a plus
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Prior experience working with venture capital, PE funds, or a venture studio is highly preferred
- Demonstrated track record of managing finances for multiple business entities simultaneously
- Hands-on experience with startup fundraising, cap table structuring, and investor relations
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in Indian financial regulations (Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, Income Tax, GST)
- Strong knowledge of fund structures, DPIIT/SEBI AIF Category regulations
- Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation methods (DCF, comparables, precedents)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, or equivalent)
What we are looking for
- Strategic thinker who can also execute at the ground level. Being handson is a must
- You are comfortable working from the office 5 days a week from HSR Bengaluru
- High ownership mindset with the ability to context-switch across multiple portfolio companies
- Startup-savvy — comfortable with ambiguity, rapid change, and zero-to-one environments
- Exceptional communication skills to interface with Founders, Boards, and Investors
- Strong ethical compass and commitment to financial integrity
- Collaborative team player who can build and inspire finance teams across ventures
The Recruiter for this role is Ritesh Kalvellu - ritesh@merakilabs.com. You can connect with him for queries about the role.
