CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 15 years

Location: Surat

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a visionary and transformational Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy of a prominent retail gems and jewellery enterprise and its subsidiaries. This is a high-impact executive leadership role suited for a seasoned finance professional with deep expertise in listed company environments, IPO readiness, corporate governance, and large-scale retail expansion.

As a core member of the executive leadership team and a trusted advisor to the Board and Promoters, you will spearhead financial transformation, strengthen governance frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Board Advisory

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Board and Promoters, delivering data-driven financial insights to support long-term business growth.
• Lead IPO readiness initiatives, including preparation and execution of DRHP and coordination with merchant bankers, legal advisors, investors, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage investor relations, ensuring transparent, accurate, and timely financial disclosures.
• Shape capital allocation strategies aligned with expansion and profitability objectives.

Financial Strategy & Operational Excellence

• Oversee bullion financing, Gold Metal Loans (GML), hedging strategies, and working capital optimization.
• Develop robust financial models to support aggressive retail expansion while ensuring strong return on investment (ROI).
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and enhance supply chain efficiencies to improve margins.
• Strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the organization and subsidiaries.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to listed entity regulations, including SEBI, LODR, and other statutory requirements.
• Enhance internal controls, financial governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and macroeconomic risks through proactive risk management strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Leadership & Organizational Transformation

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance function with a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Drive the transition from a privately held structure to a disciplined, governance-led and publicly accountable organization.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to align financial strategy with business objectives.

Core Competencies

• Financial Strategy & Capital Structuring
• IPO Readiness & DRHP Management
• Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
• Retail & Multi-location Expansion Finance
• Bullion Financing, GML & Hedging
• Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)