Financial Analyst

About the Foundation:We are a philanthropic foundation committed to creating positive societal change by supporting high-impact nonprofits and institutions. Our work spans multiple causes—education, healthcare, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability among others—across diverse regions of India. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative giving, we aim to strengthen organizations and the ecosystem that enables sustainable, inclusive development.Job Summary:The Programs Associate will play a pivotal role at the intersection of financial and programmatic analysis. This role combines financial acumen with a deep understanding of the nonprofit and institutional landscape — helping the foundation make informed, data-driven, and contextually grounded grant-making decisions. The Associate will review partner financials alongside program performance, budgets, and outcomes to provide integrated insights. They will also contribute to building stronger systems within both the foundation and its partners — to ensure that financial planning, program design, and impact goals move together in alignment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting numbers with narratives, and who is equally comfortable analysing balance sheets and understanding field realities.Key Responsibilities:1. Integrated Financial & Programmatic AnalysisConduct holistic reviews of nonprofit partners, combining financial health assessments with programmatic understandingAnalyse audited financials, balance sheets, budgets, and utilization reports alongside program outcomes and milestonesProvide integrated insights to inform grant decisions, strategic investments, and ongoing monitoringWork with program leads to ensure budgets and results frameworks reflect realistic, mission aligned resource planning2. Partner Engagement & Capacity StrengtheningEngage closely with nonprofit and institutional partners to review their financial and operational systems in the context of program goalsSupport partners in strengthening internal processes related to finance, compliance, and program deliveryLiaise with auditors and financial consultants where necessary, ensuring clarity, transparency, and accountability3. Systems, Strategy & LearningContribute to the development of MIS tools and dashboards that bring together financial and programmatic data for strategic decision-makingHelp synthesize trends, learning, and insights across the portfolio to strengthen the foundation’s strategy and processesSupport internal reviews, board presentations, and documentation of good practices4. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with other program and operations team members to ensure that financial and programmatic dimensions of grants move in tandemParticipate in shaping internal systems and culture as the foundation builds a strong, professional, and learning-oriented institutionProvide inputs to strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, transparency, and partner support5. Field & Ecosystem EngagementTravel periodically to visit partner organizations and projects, gaining on-ground understanding of how resources translate into resultsBring field insights into financial and strategic analysis, ensuring that financial perspectives are informed by real program contextsQualifications & Experience:Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Public Policy, or related fields3–6 years of experience in financial analysis, audit, consulting, or program management (experience with nonprofits preferred)Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, compliance, and grant managementAnalytical and relational skills — ability to interpret financials in programmatic termsProficiency in Excel, data analysis, and comfort with MIS or dashboard toolsExcellent communication, writing, and presentation abilitiesPersonal Attributes:Integrity, curiosity, and strong analytical thinkingA collaborative and empathetic approach to partner relationshipsFlexibility and initiative in a growing institutional environmentCommitment to strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through good practices and learningApplication Process and Position to be filled by:Please submit your resume and cover letter to: humanresources@hbsf.in. We will review your resume, post which the process will involve task-based and interview-based assessments. On confirmation, you will be required to join at the earliest opportunity---