Head Of Finance

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.
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