VP of Finance at Loop AI in San Francisco, CA

Job description

About Loop Loop is building the AI workforce for the restaurant industry. Our AI agents automate complex workflows across finance, operations and marketing—turning fragmented data into clear decisions and action. Built by our in-house team of AI engineers, strategists and industry experts, Loop gives restaurant brands the intelligence and execution power to grow revenue, protect margins and scale. Backed by $14 million in Series A funding , Loop has grown in just four years to serve more than 14,000 restaurant locations , supporting billions of dollars in restaurant revenue across some of America’s most recognizable brands. We bring the capabilities of a sophisticated back office to every location—giving teams more time to focus on their food, their guests and their growth. Behind Loop is a team of entrepreneurs, operators and AI engineers with experience at Uber, Google, Amazon and McKinsey , spanning technology, management consulting and investment banking. With offices in San Francisco, New York, Tampa and India, we’re building the intelligence layer behind the next generation of restaurant operations. About the Role Finance is one of the few functions that touches every meaningful decision a company makes. Hiring. Product investment. Pricing. Expansion. Fundraising. Cash management. Every one of them ultimately becomes a finance decision. As Vice President of Finance, you'll build the financial operating system that helps guide Loop through its next stage of growth. This isn't about reporting what happened last month. It's about helping determine what happens over the next three years. You'll work directly alongside the founders, shaping company strategy through financial insight, commercial thinking and disciplined execution. You'll build the operating model, own the planning cadence, prepare the board materials, support investor conversations and ensure every major decision is grounded in robust financial analysis. This is a builder's role. You won't inherit a large finance organisation. You'll build the operating model yourself. You'll create the first board packs yourself. You'll own the forecasting process yourself. You'll establish the systems, discipline and financial infrastructure that will support the business as it scales. The right person enjoys moving effortlessly between strategy and execution—comfortable presenting to investors in the morning, building a three-statement model after lunch, and partnering with Product, Sales or Engineering before the day ends. If you're looking to hide behind spreadsheets, this isn't the role. If you want to become one of the key people helping build an iconic AI company from the inside, we'd love to speak with you. Responsibilities Build Loop's Financial Operating System Own the financial architecture of the business. Build the models, planning processes and operating cadence that help leadership make faster, smarter decisions. Design finance to scale long before it has to. Own Financial Planning & Analysis Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning. Build integrated operating models covering revenue, hiring, burn, runway, headcount, infrastructure investment and multiple growth scenarios. Turn financial planning into one of the company's competitive advantages. Be the Founders' Strategic Finance Partner Work directly with the founders on the company's biggest decisions. Challenge assumptions and pressure-test investment decisions. Provide financial clarity when the path forward isn't obvious. Help leadership understand not only what the numbers say—but what they mean. Lead Board & Investor Finance Own every financial interaction with the Board and investors. Prepare board packs that tell a clear story rather than simply reporting numbers. Develop investor presentations. Support fundraising, due diligence and financial requests from existing and prospective investors. Help the business communicate confidence through financial discipline. Own Cash & Capita