CFO

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 hands-on 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