● 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 current 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.