Director - Finance - NGO

2 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Archived Page Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

About The Role
The Director of Finance will be a core member of the leadership team, responsible for shaping the organization's long-term financial strategy, ensuring robust compliance with NGO financial regulations, and building sustainable funding models. This position requires a visionary finance leader who can balance operational discipline with mission-driven impact, guiding the organization through growth while safeguarding resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Lead the development of the organization's multi-year financial strategy, aligning with conservation goals and programmatic priorities.
  • Provide the CEO and Board with regular strategic financial analysis, risk assessments, and scenario planning.
  • Champion financial sustainability through innovative funding strategies, including reserves and endowment planning.
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, including FCRA, Income Tax Act, CSR, GST
  • EPF, and all applicable NGO laws.
  • Oversee annual statutory, donor, and internal audits; manage relationships with auditors and regulators.
  • Establish and enforce strong internal controls, fraud prevention measures, and ethical financial practices.
  • Budgeting & Reporting
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, integrating programmatic and operational needs.
  • Oversee preparation of high-quality donor financial reports, organizational MIS, and Board-level reporting.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget, proactively addressing variances.
  • Fund Management & Treasury
  • Ensure effective treasury management, maintaining optimal liquidity for operations and field programs.
  • Oversee investment of reserves in alignment with Board-approved policies.
  • Manage cash flow to ensure timely disbursement to projects without compromising financial stability.
  • Partnership & Donor Engagement
  • Collaborate with fundraising and program teams to create donor budgets, financial proposals, and grant reports.
  • Engage directly with major donors, institutional funders, and partners to present financial impact and build confidence.
  • Ensure transparency and accountability in the use of restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Team Development & Capacity Building
  • Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of the finance team.
  • Provide training to program managers and field teams on financial processes, donor compliance, and budget tracking.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence across finance and operations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role in a mission-driven or NGO environment.
  • Experience managing annual budgets of - 20+ crores and multi-donor funding portfolios.
  • Strong knowledge of Indian NGO regulatory requirements (FCRA, CSR, GST, etc.).
  • Demonstrated success in strategic financial planning, donor reporting, and managing multi-currency budgets.

Why Join Us?

  • Shape the financial strategy of one of India's leading wildlife conservation NGOs.
  • Work with a passionate, mission-driven leadership team making a tangible impact on biodiversity.
  • Influence decisions at the highest level while ensuring the organization's long-term resilience.

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