Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Board Advisory & Strategic Influence
? Strategic Partnering: Act as a critical advisor to the Board and Promoters, providing
data-backed insights that shape the long-term vision.
? IPO & Public Markets: Lead the end-to-end financial readiness for public listing,
managing relationships with merchant bankers, institutional investors, and regulatory
bodies.
? Investor Relations: Build and maintain trust with shareholders and the financial
community through transparent and visionary communication.
Financial Stewardship & Inventory Management
? Bullion & Metal Strategy: Oversee Gold Metal Loan (GML) facilities and implement
sophisticated hedging strategies to safeguard against market volatility.
? Retail Scaling: Develop financial models for rapid store expansion, ensuring capital
efficiency and high ROI across new and existing territories.
? Cost & Supply Chain Optimization: Conduct deep-dive audits of margins and supply
chain overheads to ensure the business remains lean and competitive.
Governance, Risk & Resilience
? Listed Firm Compliance: Implement the rigorous financial reporting and disclosure
standards required of a public company (SEBI, LODR, etc.).
? Risk Mitigation: Anticipate macroeconomic shifts and industry-specific risks, developing
robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
? Institutional Controls: Standardize internal controls across all retail touchpoints to ensure
zero-leakage and high-integrity financial tracking.
Leadership & Cultural Transformation
? Mentorship: Build a "legacy team" by mentoring high-potential finance professionals and
fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
? Change Management: Lead the organization through the cultural shift from a private
entity to a disciplined, transparent listed corporation.
Behavioural Leadership & Ideal Profile
The "Long-Term" Leader:
? Proven Longevity: We value stability. The ideal candidate has a history of multi-year
(10+) tenures in past organizations, proving they can see complex financial
transformations from conception to maturity.
? Boardroom Gravitas: Experienced in presenting to and influencing Boards of Directors;
comfortable holding a "seat at the table."
The Changemaker Mindset:
? Resilient & Tenacious: Possesses the "grit" to navigate the high-pressure environment of
the Jewellery industry and the complexities of an IPO.
? Visionary Thinking: Ability to look beyond current balance sheets to identify future
growth drivers and technological disruptions.
Executive Commitment & Context:
? Operational Presence: As a leader in a high-touch retail organization, the CFO is
expected to be a present and accessible figurehead, aligning with the traditional and
dynamic working rhythm of the luxury Jewellery sector in Surat (including a standard 6-
day operational week).
? Unwavering Integrity: A baseline of absolute transparency and ethical conduct, essential
for a leader managing high-value assets and public trust.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
? Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with an impeccable professional record.
? 15+ years of total experience, with a significant portion (5+ years) spent in a Senior
Leadership/CFO role within a Listed Firm.
? Proven experience in a Board/Advisory capacity.
? Prior experience in the Gems & Jewellery or Luxury Retail industry is highly preferred.
? Demonstrated experience in leading an IPO or managing post-listing compliance and
investor relations.
Compensation & Benefits
? Remuneration: Competitive package designed for a high-caliber executive,
commensurate with experience and the strategic scale of the role.
? Incentives: Performance-based bonus reflecting the strategic value added to the firm's
growth, operational efficiency, and IPO success.
? Retentions: Long-term wealth creation opportunities aligned with the organization's
public listing milestones.

Skills Required