Position Finance Officer (Equity-Based) Company Kefilo Location Remote / Hybrid (Preferred: Bhubaneswar) Commitment Part-Time / Full-Time (Flexible based on contribution) Compensation Equity-Based Role (No fixed salary initially) About Kefilo Kefilo is a wellness and food-tech startup focused on building innovative meal systems, wellness subscriptions, smart kiosks, operational ecosystems, and scalable food-tech solutions. Our goal is to create wellness-driven experiences by combining nutrition, technology, operations, and community engagement into one integrated ecosystem. As an early-stage startup, we are building a strong founding team focused on ownership, execution, innovation, and long-term value creation. Role Overview We are looking for a Finance Officer who can help build and manage the financial backbone of Kefilo. This role involves financial planning, budgeting, operational finance management, pricing analysis, unit economics, reporting systems, and strategic financial decision-making. You will work directly with the founder and operational teams to ensure financial discipline, scalability, and sustainable growth across different verticals of the business. This role is ideal for someone interested in startup finance, food-tech business models, operational economics, and building systems from scratch. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis Build and maintain financial models and projections Track operational expenses, revenues, and cash flow Assist in budgeting and financial planning for pilots and expansion Analyze unit economics for meals, subscriptions, events, and kiosks Support pricing strategies and cost optimization initiatives Business & Operational Finance Create systems for expense tracking and financial reporting Coordinate with operations and procurement teams for cost management Assist in vendor payment planning and inventory cost analysis Monitor profitability across different business activities Support financial decision-making for scaling operations Reporting & Documentation Prepare financial reports, trackers, and dashboards Maintain records related to invoices, operational costs, and transactions Support basic compliance and financial documentation processes Help build SOPs for financial workflows and approvals Strategic Contribution Participate in discussions around fundraising readiness and scalability Contribute ideas for sustainable and scalable business models Support future expansion planning and operational structuring Work closely with leadership on financial strategy and growth planning What We're Looking For Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Interest in startup finance and operational economics Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving startup environment Ownership mindset with strong execution capability Good understanding of budgeting, Excel, and financial tracking Attention to detail and organizational ability Comfortable handling ambiguity and iterative processes Preferred Background Finance / Accounting / Commerce / MBA / Economics background preferred Freshers with strong analytical ability can also apply Prior startup, finance, operations, or consulting experience is a bonus Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, Tally, Zoho, or financial tools is a plus Why Join Kefilo Opportunity to build a startup from the ground level Direct collaboration with the founding team Real exposure to startup finance and business operations Opportunity to shape scalable financial systems Flexible and high-learning environment Long-term growth opportunity with equity participation Chance to contribute to an innovative wellness ecosystem Equity Structure This is an equity-based founding-stage role. The Process Includes Initial discussions and role alignment 1-month trial/NDA-based collaboration period Core team onboarding and responsibility allocation Equity allocation after funding and company structuring Long-term wealth creation through contribution-based growth How to Apply Share Your Resume LinkedIn profile (if available) Any finance/project work or portfolio (if available) Short note on why you want to work in a startup ecosystem Skills: budgeting,funding,finance