Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

RECEX; Dadri; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeweles, Noida-based luxury jewellery retailer, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function, drive strategic growth, and ensure robust governance and profitability.

The role partners with the Founder/CEO and senior leaders to scale operations across stores, marketplaces, and digital channels while maintaining compliance and strong investor relations.

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years in senior finance or leadership roles.
• Experience in retail, consumer brands, D2C, or e-commerce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall finance function with governance and scalability.
• Develop and execute financial strategy; support expansion.
• Oversee accounting, book closure, and financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance, tax audits, and internal controls.
• Lead ERP implementation and finance automation.
• Provide investor relations and fundraising support.
• Build and mentor finance team.

Skills

Finance expertise

Taxation knowledge

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Noida

Industry: Retail / Fashion Jewellery / D2C / E-commerce

Role Overview

Lead the overall finance function of Jeweles, ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and scalability. Act as a strategic business partner to the Founder/CEO and senior leadership. Drive sustainable growth, profitability, and investor confidence through strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Support expansion plans including new stores, marketplaces, and digital growth.
• Provide financial inputs on pricing, margins, channel mix, and product profitability.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Oversee accounting, book closure, and financial reporting processes.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of:

• Profit &Loss Statements
• Balance Sheets
• Cash Flow Statements

Establish strong monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS frameworks.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor budget vs actuals and conduct variance analysis.
• Implement cost-control and efficiency initiatives without impacting growth.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking

• Manage cash flow planning, working capital cycles, and fund utilization.
• Maintain banking relationships and oversee credit facilities and payment gateways.
• Plan investments and optimize capital allocation.

Compliance, Taxation & Audit

• Ensure full statutory compliance including:
  
  • Income Tax, GST, TDS, and other applicable laws
• Manage statutory audit, tax audit, and internal audits.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Proactively manage financial and compliance risks.

Internal Controls, SOPs & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems and finance SOPs.
• Establish corporate-level risk management frameworks.
• Ensure segregation of duties, authorization matrices, and audit trails.

Systems, ERP & Automation

• Lead ERP implementation and finance automation initiatives.
• Improve process efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Enable system-driven MIS and dashboard reporting.

Business Performance & Analytics

• Analyze financial and operational performance.
• Track key KPIs such as revenue growth, margins, inventory turnover, and ROI.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership for strategic decisions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Define roles, KRAs, and performance benchmarks.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Investor Relations & Fundraising

• Manage investor communication and financial disclosures.
• Support fundraising initiatives including financial modeling and due diligence.
• Participate in board meetings and investor presentations.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in senior finance or leadership roles.
• Experience in retail, consumer brands, D2C, or e-commerce preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of finance, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with high attention to detail.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Founder / Managing Director
• Leads: Accounts, Finance, Compliance & Treas .