Chief Financial Officer

Goldenbridge search has been mandated to hire a CFO by a leading gold& diamond jewellery manufacturing organization with deep expertise in in-house design, production, and supply to some of the largest jewellery retailers in India and select export markets. With decades of experience and a reputation for precision, trust, and craftsmanship, the company is now evolving to bring greater efficiency, scalability, and innovation to its operations.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function and play a key role in modernizing and scaling the business.

• What We OfferA pivotal leadership role in a reputed and growing manufacturing business.
• The opportunity to modernize financial operations and shape business strategy.
• An open, entrepreneurial environment with strong values and long-term vision.
• Opportunity to professionalize finance operations and lay the foundation for an institutionally-ready organization.
• Exposure to fundraising and capital markets processes.
• Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial LeadershipLead the finance, accounts, and compliance functions.
• Shape financial strategy aligned with long-term business goals and operational realities.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the MD and senior leadership team on commercial decisions, capital investments, and profitability planning.
• Drive financial readiness for future fundraising, private equity partnerships, or IPO.
• Professionalization & Institutional GovernanceImplement financial governance and board-level reporting systems suitable for institutional investors.
• Introduce formal policies for internal controls, procurement, credit, and capex.
• Build audit and risk frameworks aligned with listed-company standards.
• Costing, Pricing & Margin OptimizationOversee detailed costing across manufacturing processes and product categories.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to refine pricing models and improve gross margins.
• Develop models for job costing, material yields, and process efficiencies.
• Working Capital & Cash Flow ManagementManage cash flow and optimize working capital cycles (especially inventory and receivables).
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure working capital, term loans, and credit facilities.
• Financial Controls, Compliance & ReportingEnsure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP.
• Oversee all statutory compliance – including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Companies Act requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, and implement best-in-class financial controls.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance TrackingDrive annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Set up robust MIS and dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.
• Partner with business heads to track and improve key financial and operational KPIs.
• ERP, Process & Systems ModernizationDrive digitization and modernization of the finance function, including ERP upgrades (Tally/other systems).
• Improve integration of financial systems with production planning, procurement, and sales workflows.
• Team Building & LeadershipBuild and mentor a competent finance and accounts team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Ideal Candidate ProfileExperience: 12–20 years in finance with leadership experience in a manufacturing, jewellery, or consumer products company. Prior experience in B2B businesses is essential.
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Skills: Strong command over costing, working capital, compliance, and strategic finance. Experience in preparing a company for PE investment or IPO (financial clean-up, diligence, audit-readiness, and structuring).
• Mindset: Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment; proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative.