Corporate Finance Manager

South Asian Foods Corporation; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

South Asian Foods Corporation in Chennai seeks a Manager Corporate Finance, Investor Relations & Investments to lead fundraising, startup sourcing and investment evaluation. You will coordinate due diligence, prepare investor materials and manage relationships with investors and founders under the Founder’s guidance.

Ideal candidates have strong financial analysis, valuation and modelling skills, 4–7 years of relevant experience, and the ability to contact investors and founders independently

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Manager Corporate Finance, Investor Relations & Investments

Location: Chennai

Employment: Full-time

Reporting to: Founder

Working closely with: Founder, Finance Department, external advisors and startup founders

About the role

We are seeking a finance and investment professional to support two priorities:

1. Raising capital for MrGoliSoda / South Asian Foods Corporation and maintaining investor relationships.

2. Identifying, screening and evaluating startups for the Founder’s separate investment initiative.

The person will manage research, outreach, financial analysis, coordination and follow-up, presenting clear recommendations to the Founder for decisions.

Key responsibilities

1. Corporate fundraising

• Understand the company’s business model, financial performance, capital requirements and growth plans.
• Work with the Founder and Finance Department to prepare financial projections, funding requirements and proposed use of funds.
• Prepare and maintain investor presentations, one-pagers, financial models and responses to investor questions.
• Identify suitable angel investors, HNIs, family offices, strategic investors and investment funds.
• Contact prospective investors, arrange meetings and maintain consistent follow-up.
• Maintain a fundraising pipeline showing investor interest, meeting outcomes, pending information and next actions.
• Coordinate due diligence, data-room preparation and document requests with internal teams and external advisors.
• Support the Founder in reviewing investment proposals, valuations and commercial terms.
• Coordinate approved transactions through documentation and receipt of funds.

2. Startup sourcing and initial screening

• Develop a startup pipeline through direct outreach, incubators, accelerators, angel networks, founder communities and industry events.
• Speak with startup founders to understand their business, funding requirements and expectations.
• Collect pitch decks, financial statements, ownership details and other relevant information.
• Screen opportunities against the Founder’s agreed sectors, investment budget, preferred stage and selection criteria.
• Evaluate customer demand, business model, revenue quality, margins, cash requirements, competition and growth potential.
• Assess founder experience, commitment and references.
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies and risks before presenting an opportunity.
• Shortlist suitable startups and arrange meetings with the Founder.

3. Investment evaluation and execution

• Prepare a concise investment note for each shortlisted startup covering:
• Business and founder background.
• Financial performance and funding requirement.
• Valuation, proposed investment and expected ownership.
• Key strengths, risks and unanswered questions.
• How we could support the business.
• Recommendation: proceed, seek further information or decline.
• Build financial models and compare investment scenarios, ownership dilution and potential outcomes.
• Coordinate commercial, financial and legal due diligence with qualified advisors.
• Support negotiations and documentation under the Founder’s direction.
• Track approved investments through completion and maintain ownership records.

4. Investor relations and portfolio coordination

• Coordinate regular updates and meetings with investors in our business.
• Track investor queries, commitments and agreed follow‑up actions.
• Collect periodic performance updates from startups in which we invest.
• Monitor revenue, margins, cash runway, milestones and further funding needs.
• Flag material concerns promptly and coordinate support or introductions where appropriate.
• Maintain separate records for corporate fundraising and the startup investment portfolio.

Expected working process

For fundraising: Identify investors assess suitability contact arrange meetings coordinate information and due diligence support closure.

For startup investments: Source startups speak with founders collect information screen prepare investment notes present to Founder coordinate due diligence support approved investments monitor performance.

Candidate requirements

• Preferably 4–7 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital, a family office, transaction advisory or startup fundraising.
• Demonstrated involvement in completed fundraising or investment transactions, with a clear explanation of personal responsibilities.
• Strong financial analysis, accounting, valuation, financial modelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently contact investors and startup founders and manage follow‑ups.
• Ability to question assumptions, identify risks and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong confidentiality, integrity and attention to detail.
• CA, CFA, MBA Finance or equivalent relevant qualification preferred.
• Experience in consumer brands, FMCG, manufacturing or distribution would be an advantage.

Performance measures

• Relevant investor pipeline and progress toward agreed fundraising milestones.
• Accuracy and readiness of financial models, presentations and due‑diligence information.
• Quality of startups sourced and shortlisted against agreed criteria.
• Quality and timeliness of investment recommendations.
• Consistency of investor follow‑up and portfolio reporting.
• Timely identification and escalation of risks.

Authority

The role researches, evaluates, recommends and coordinates. Final decisions on investments, funding terms, commitments and deployment of money remain with the Founder and applicable company approval authorities