Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Description:

Job Description – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Noida
Industry: Retail / Fashion Jewellery / D2C / E-commerce

1. 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.

2. Key Responsibilities
3. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Systems, ERP & Automation

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Founder / Managing Director
• Leads: Accounts, Finance, Compliance & Treasury Functions