Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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 .