ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Strategy
Lead annual and quarterly budgeting, re-forecasting, and scenario planning.
Align financial strategy with programmatic and fundraising priorities.
Develop cashflow management frameworks to ensure adequate runway and liquidity.

Financial Operations & Compliance
Oversee accounting, audits, and all statutory compliance (Companies Act, FCRA, Income
Tax, CSR law).
Strengthen internal controls, policies, and processes for accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure timely donor and statutory reporting with high-quality documentation.

Management Reporting & Insights
Produce monthly MIS with variance analysis, trend insights, and efficiency metrics.
Partner with program and functional heads to drive cost efficiency and informed
decision-making.
Anticipate financial risks (e.g., regulatory, liquidity, donor delays) and propose mitigation plans.

Leadership & Collaboration
Manage and mentor the existing finance team, building technical depth and leadership
capacity.
Work cross-functionally with Fundraising, MERL, Tech,



and HR to enable financially sound
decision-making.
Drive adoption of tech-enabled solutions for finance operations and MIS.

SKILLS & EDUCATION
Qualifications: CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Sector Experience: Solid understanding of NGO finance, especially FCRA, CSR funding, and
donor compliance.
Technical Expertise: Financial modelling, cashflow management, MIS, and audit readiness.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage teams and build capacity.
Analytical Ability: Skilled in variance analysis, cost efficiency, and risk management.
Technology Orientation: Comfortable with accounting software, MIS dashboards, and automation
tools.
Soft Skills: Solid communication, ability to influence non-finance colleagues, and a cooperative
mindset.
Values Fit: Commitment to transparency, accountability, and Indus Actions mission of enabling
access to social protection.

📌 Senior Lead Finance Delhi (India)
🏢 Leading
📍 India